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5 Reasons to Elevate Signage to an Interior Finish

5 Reasons to Elevate Signage to an Interior Finish The process of creating a cohesive and captivating environment is a careful balancing act. Every element, from color schemes to furnishings, plays a pivotal role in bringing your vision to life. For public spaces, signage is an essential component of…  read more

Posted in: Takeform News  |  Tagged: ADA Compliance, Branded space, Directional Signage, Experiential Design, Fusion, Interior Design, Signage

Case Study: bioMérieux

CASE STUDY bioMérieux Art and science Salt Lake City Takeform provides smooth signage rebrand for medical research company with multiple metro sites Project Details LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT CONTRIBUTORS Architect & Design Firm | FFKR Architects of Salt Lake City SERVICES > Project Management…  read more

Posted in: ADA, Case Study, Engineering, Exterior Signage, Project Management, Wayfinding  |  Tagged: ADA Compliance, Case Study, dimensional letters, Directional Signage, Exterior Signage, Fusion, Illuminated Sign Cabinets, Installation, Project Management, room id, Signage, Signify, Wayfinding

Case Study: University of Houston

CASE STUDY The University of Houston High marks for campus revamp Takeform replaces school's vast range of exterior signage—and brings all the players together Project Details LOCATION: Houston, TX CONTRIBUTORS Architect | designLAB Design Firm | Minor Design SERVICES > Project Management Site…  read more

Posted in: ADA, Case Study, Engineering, Exterior Signage, Project Management, Wayfinding  |  Tagged: College, Directional Signage, Environmental Graphics, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Exterior Signage, Higher Education, Installation, Project Management, Sign design, Signage

Project Highlight: Metropolitan at The 9

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Metropolitan at The 9 Rendered and ready. Takeform closes the gap between dreamy visions and feasible plans. Profile Details WHAT: Interior wayfinding and signage design, exterior on-building signage design, specification package. WHERE: Cleveland, Ohio CONTRIBUTORS: DEVELOPER: Geis…  read more

Posted in: ADA, Branding, Case Study, Interior Signage  |  Tagged: Brand, Branded space, Case Study, Corporate, dimensional letters, dimensional logo, Directional Signage, Environmental Graphics, Ethos, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Fusion, Hospitality, Hotel, Interior Design, Restroom Signs, Retail, room id, Sign design, Signage, Theming

Project Highlight: Bents Opera House

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Bent's Opera House Bringing cosmopolitan sophistication to a historic rural landmark. At its opening in 1865, Bent's Opera House (Bent's) was a mixed-use destination ahead of its time. The three-story Medina Sandstone building offered three first-level storefronts, offices on the second,…  read more

Posted in: Branding, Case Study, Highlight, Project Profiles  |  Tagged: Acrylic, Brand, dimensional letters, Directional Signage, Ethos, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Fusion, Graphics, Hospitality, Hotel, museum, Retail, room id, Sign design, Signage, Wayfinding, Window film

Project Profile: Monroe Community College

First impressions are important, so expectations are set high starting at the main entrance — students are shown that MCC takes them and their future seriously. With that in mind, the main lobby reception area greets students and visitors with an elegant dimensional logo treatment backed by a rich…  read more

Posted in: Branding, Case Study, Highlight, Interior Signage, Project Profiles, Wayfinding  |  Tagged: 3 Dimensional, Acrylic, Back-to-School, Brand, Branded space, College, dimensional letters, dimensional logo, Directional Signage, Environmental Graphics, Ethos, Experiential Graphics, Higher Education, Sign design, Signage, Theming, Wallcovering, Wayfinding

Project Profile: Ampirical

PROJECT PROFILE Ampirical Powering up. Takeform brings graphic concept to life for energy sector business. One Louisiana firm has made a mission of helping the energy industry power the U.S.—and Takeform helped them make their new HQ an energizing place to work. Based in Covington, Louisiana, Ampirical…  read more

Posted in: Branding, Case Study, Engineering, Exterior Signage, Interior Signage, Project Profiles  |  Tagged: ADA Compliance, Brand, Branded space, customer experience, dimensional letters, dimensional logo, Directional Signage, Environmental Graphics, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Exterior Signage, Graphic Panels, Graphics, Illuminated Sign Cabinets, Installation, level indicator, Logos, recognition, Restroom Signs, Sign design, Wallcovering, Window film

Chandler Regional Medical Center

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Dignity Health – Chandler Regional Medical Center Hello, hard-earned trust Why one hospital system leans on Takeform—through mergers and major projects The brand tagline for CommonSpirit Health® is as simple and direct as its aesthetic: “Hello humankindness." It's at the heart…  read more

Posted in: Branding, Case Study, Exterior Signage, Highlight, Interior Signage, Project Management, Project Profiles, Wayfinding  |  Tagged: 3 Dimensional, Brand, dimensional letters, Directional Signage, Environmental Graphics, Ethos, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Exterior Signage, Fusion, Graphic Panels, Graphics, Healthcare, patient safety, Wallcovering, Wayfinding

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The following is a summary of ADA regulations related to signage and wayfinding based on the Department of Justice's 2010 revision of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. As of March 15, 2012 compliance with the 2010 Standards are required for new construction and alterations under Titles II…  read more

Posted in: ADA, Interior Signage, Wayfinding  |  Tagged: ADA Compliance, ADA standards, Americans with Disabilities Act, Directional Signage, Graphics, Interior Design, Permanent Room Sign, room id, Signage, Wayfinding