Assignment 04 / Environmental Signage

Inspiration:

Image Source: https://segd.org/content/brandculture

Image Source: http://informationdesignkirstyfowler.blogspot.com/2012/03/signage-research.html

Image Source: https://www.pinterest.com/sophiewilhelm/wayfinding/

Image Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138063544805174038/

Image Source: https://peickcontentandaudience.wordpress.com/2012/04/

Image Source: http://jayce-o.blogspot.com/2012/12/awesome-signage-wayfinding-environmental-designs.html

Image Source: http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/industry-news/melbourne-designers-buro-win-international-prize-f

Image Source: http://hillsboro-oregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1484

Image Source: http://jayce-o.blogspot.com/2012/12/awesome-signage-wayfinding-environmental-designs.html

Image Source: https://segd.org/maxxi-national-museum-xxi-century-arts-wayfinding-and-environmental-graphics

Image Source: http://www.designworklife.com/2011/10/13/stockholm-design-lab-bella-sky-identity/

Image Source: https://andreabenoitkaty.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/different-wayfinding-systems/

Image Source: http://www.cunneensigns.com.au/wayfinding-signs-2.html

Image Source: http://www.holmes-wood.com/Old_Royal_Naval_College_Wayfinding.php

Image Source: http://www.holmes-wood.com/Old_Royal_Naval_College_Wayfinding.php

Image Source: http://www.holmes-wood.com/Old_Royal_Naval_College_Wayfinding.php

Sketches

Type Board / Ideas:


I wanted to keep in mind the existing color palette and look of RSU's identity while creating some design ideas. It also needs to have a high level of legibility due to the nature of project. I have a wide variety of installation applications, from freestanding structures to plaques.

Photo Composites:
(Baird Hall image: http://www.rsu.edu/)

Design Refinement:

Further Research and Design Inspiration:

Image Source: http://thisiscchs.prosite.com/393265/5680401/work/microsoft-silicon-valley-branding

Image Source: http://thisiscchs.prosite.com/393265/5680401/work/microsoft-silicon-valley-branding

Sketches:

Further Refinements:

I'm still trying to get a color palette that I am happy with using. After it was mentioned many times that we're not restricted to the use of the school colors, I tried some brighter hues.
The triangle shapes that are placed on the sign are to give an idea of the overall shape and dimension of the sign. The white and grayscale gradient is to showcase that a light is enclosed within. The white lettering will be extending from the sign itself and will light up at night through the bottom and also illuminate the top triangle. 

 

Final Templates and Composites:

Exterior

Interior

Final Composites and Images Refined: