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Charlotte Museum of History Tells Stories & Preserves Area’s Past
A perusal of The Charlotte Museum of History’s web site yields a succinct yet significant explanation of exactly why the museum collects and displays artifacts. “Museums collect for various stated purposes,” reads the “About the Collection” opening statement “but in the end all the objects and documents serve the same purpose – to tell a […]
Graphics Gurus, HVG, Wow Again With Show-Stopping Displays
Australian marking firm, Rodney Robertson & Associates were commissioned to design high-impact displays for automotive giants, Mitsubishi and Mercedes Benz. The displays needed to exemplify the brands not only in the content featured but also by the use of superior quality substrate materials. Geoff Sykes of Rodney Robertson & Associates states, “…quality signage can make […]
UK Sign Company Showcases Their Industry Expertise With Dibond Aluminum Composite
H&H Reeds Printers are not only printing specialists, they are also provide a variety of services in the signage and exhibition markets. Within their UK facility, they have the capacity to design, fabricate and print their signage. Fabricator Steven Robinson shared some of their recent projects using 3A’s Dibond aluminum composite.
Mirrored Dibond Hoarding Reflects Serene Beauty Of National Park
To cover an unattractive construction site, Parker Design worked closely with Spiral Colour’s hoarding team. The project is located on one of the largest lakes in the Lake District National Park in England, Ennerdale Water. The site is beautiful and gets heavy foot traffic, so the designers needed to find a hoarding material that wouldn’t […]
Essentials In Traffic Stopping Exterior Signage
Exterior signage serves as your brand’s first impression to pedestrian traffic. The sign can, when executed correctly, showcase your brand’s image. There are several factors taken into account in terms of the design of your exterior signage.
Now Offering New White Fome-Cor® Valuboard™ Rigid Substrate Line
The Fome-Cor® ValuBoard™ line – designed for creating high-quality yet cost-effective displays – has been expanded with new White ValuBoard sheets as a fresh, clean-looking decorating option. White ValuBoard features white extruded polystyrene foam sandwiched between two white non-coated kraft liners.
European Design Firm Creates Innovative Foldable Dibond Furniture Line
The original “trek” furniture series was made using wood. Looking to explore new materials that were easier to manufacture, lighter and could produce a more stable end product, Swedish design firm, design-factory GmbH, stumbled upon Dibond aluminum composite.
The Importance Of High Performance Materials In Wayfinding
Wayfinding is an extremely important component of architectural design. Aisle markers, campus signs, terminal indicators and medical wing directions all provide a service in saving time but also create a “system” that is not only signage, but aids in the development of a brand by combining marketing, identity and design.
Dibond Collapsible Exhibition Celebrates 450 Years of History of the City of Oaxaca
A three-dimensional story telling exhibition was created by Gustavo Fricke to celebrate 450 years of Oaxaca history. Numerous prototypes were produced with the designer stating, “…the basic concept was to obtain the largest exhibition area with a system that could collapse; making it easier to travel around the country.”
School Creates New Wayfinding System With Dibond Aluminum
Wayfinding has been used in architecture for many years, but has now become an essential part of a building’s design. It not only encompasses the rudimentary idea of navigation of a structure but also a continuation of the building’s personality and identity.