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A masterplan to get you from here to there. One of the most critical (yet overlooked) ways to prepare for a new space. Suppose you have a new structure in the works. Or you're reimagining an existing one. Either way, you have a vision for a space. Fresh. Smart. On brand. But before the blueprints, before…  read more

Your client's biggest branding tool? It's all around them. Their space can do more to conjure specific emotions that directly connect to their brand. As every architect and designer knows, the world is in a perpetual upgrade to vivid, high-def spaces where people expect every encounter to be as intense…  read more

NeoCon 2017 Rewind This year we were excited to unveil three new products; our completely refreshed Fusion interior signage collection, our mobile-friendly Design Center tool and our award-winning Recognition Display platform. With the new Fusion, every detail of your environment will work in perfect…  read more

6 things to considerbefore you rebrand your healthcare space. These days, hospital systems can be vast and complex organizations with many kinds of facilities. So, when one embarks on a sweeping identity rebrand, well-designed graphic systems unify disparate sites. They create a comforting, familiar…  read more

Highland Hospital: wayfinding to grow with. Throughout its history, Highland Hospital (Highland) has grown to meet its community needs. However, continuous expansion, additions and renovations result in a complex facility that risks being far from patient friendly. Ongoing growth and changes can create…  read more

Easy on the eyes: Evidence that good design helps patients heal Brilliant blue water droplets. Feathery green leaves. It's not an oasis, it's a hospital. And a touch of large-format graphics is transforming the space—and the patient experience. Takeform is proud to partner with health systems as varied…  read more

H&R Block: 500 Offices. 6 Months. Nationwide. With every interaction, H&R Block is changing how people perceive the tax experience. With retail offices being a key engagement point, we worked closely with them to invigorate 500 locations across the US. Each “Brand 17" office was energized…  read more

Your sign system communicates with people every day. It's important it's speaking to them in your voice. We get last minute calls all the time regarding signs needed for a new project. The designer specified only general signs to meet code whereby the GC includes only a small budget to cover these minimal…  read more

6 wayfinding design differentiators Here are six questions that will help you evaluate wayfinding design capability. 1 Do they have the design sensitivity to aesthetically connect your brand and wayfinding to your architecture? 2 Do they understand wayfinding? It's more than signs – look for those…  read more