Helping local businesses make their mark since 1989
We’re DeSigns Inc., a family-owned sign and graphics company in Chesapeake. We bring design, production, and installation together to help businesses show up confidently—on their buildings, vehicles, and everything in between.
Our Story Started
With The Whole Family
In 1989, Joe and Mary Mazur moved from Rhode Island to Virginia with plans to build a business of their own. After talking it over with their four children, they chose a business that could serve just about anyone in their community: making signs.
The work began at home. All four children pitched in, weeding vinyl, assembling signs, and folding flyers. Michelle brought her interest in art and design to the business from the beginning.
From those early days, DeSigns grew into its first storefront on the south side of Great Bridge. As the business expanded, new printing equipment and a growing operation led to a move across the bridge into the familiar yellow building.
Today, Michelle leads the day-to-day business, carrying forward the company her family built.
Meet the people behind DeSigns
Day-to-Day Operations · “Head Cheese”
Michelle has been part of DeSigns since 1989. She brings decades of sign industry experience to helping customers work through their ideas and choose a direction for their projects.
Outside the shop, she enjoys running 5K and 10K races—and has even encouraged other team members to join her.
Joe & Mary Mazur · Founders
Joe and Mary built DeSigns with their children, turning a home-based operation into an established Chesapeake business. They’ve since stepped back from daily operations, but their story remains at the heart of the company.
Our creative & production team
Behind every finished project are people helping with the details: understanding the request, developing the artwork, and bringing the design into the real world.
Our customer service, design, and production teams each bring their own skills to the work, with a shared focus on treating customers with respect and taking pride in the finished product.
Come see what we’re working on
There’s a lot that happens between an idea and a finished sign. Take a look inside the shop at the people, equipment, and hands-on work behind our projects.