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Easy on the eyes: Evidence that good design helps patients heal

Easy on the eyes Evidence that good design helps patients heal The theory of biophilia suggests that, as humans, we possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature. It's no wonder the infusion of biophilic design is transforming healthcare spaces—and the patient experience. Healthcare center…  read more

Posted in: Interior Signage, Takeform News  |  Tagged: Art, Environmental Graphics, Evidence-based design, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Graphic Panels, Graphics, Hospital Artwork, Interior Design, Patient experience

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

Case Study: The Main Deck

CASE STUDY The Main Deck A shipshape debut Contemporary hospitality venue captures connection to inspired boat-building legacy. Project Details LOCATION: Finger Lakes Wine Region - Penn Yan, NY SERVICES > Field Surveying Experiential Graphic Design Prepress/Imaging Printing Manufacturing Installation…  read more

Posted in: ADA, Case Study, Highlight, Interior Signage, Project Profiles  |  Tagged: Acoustic Art, Acoustic Panels, ADA Compliance, Art, Case Study, Ceiling graphics, Ceiling wall covering, Custom Wallcovering, Environmental Graphics, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Graphic Panels, Graphics, Hospitality, Interior Design, Restroom Signs, Signage, Wallcovering

Project Highlight: Francis Tuttle

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Francis Tuttle Technology Center The spirit of inspiration Takeform partners with interior design firm to give trade school a fresh, edgy vibe In an era when cities want new business ventures and skilled workers in high-demand fields, Oklahoma City trade school Francis Tuttle Technology…  read more

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Industry Spotlight: Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI)

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Healthier Hospitals Initiative Helping hospitals get healthier Sustainability initiative enables health systems to take a closer look at their own environment Hospitals are places of health and healing—including treating people whose illnesses can be directly linked to unhealthy…  read more

Posted in: ADA, Branding, Engineering, Exterior Signage, Interior Signage, Project Management, Wayfinding  |  Tagged: antibacterial, antiviral, Branded space, clean, dimensional letters, dimensional logo, Environmental Graphics, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Facility, Healthcare, Healthy Hospitals Initiative, HHI, Hospital Artwork, Hospitality, patient safety, Signage, Wallcovering, Wayfinding

Veri Peri. Very Accurate.

Color is a powerful brand trigger. It runs much deeper than creating a simple color association for a brand. Color has a strong, subconscious effect on people that inspires specific emotions and feelings. Smart brands are very intentional about color psychology. And when you consider the endless number…  read more

Posted in: Interior Signage, Takeform News  |  Tagged: color accuarcy, Color matching, Environmental Graphics, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Fusion, Pantone Color of the Year, Precision fabrication, Sign design, Signage, Veri Peri

Project Highlight: Richmond Heights High School

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Richmond Heights School District Halls of inspiration Larger-than-life graphics remind students of all that's possible When it came time to break ground on a fresh, exciting new space for seventh- through 12th-graders, Richmond Heights School District' superintendent Dr. Renee T. Willis…  read more

Posted in: Branding, Case Study, Highlight, Interior Signage  |  Tagged: Back-to-School, Branded space, dimensional letters, dimensional logo, Environmental Graphics, Ethos, Experiential Design, Experiential Graphics, Graphic Panels, Graphics, Higher Education, Partitions, Signage, Vinyl, Wallcovering, Window film

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: Glenn Research Center

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT NASA Glenn Research Center Sky-high inspiration. Cleveland NASA campus adds research building befitting exploration, collaboration. Dramatic yet subtle Amplify custom window films display inspiring messaging and dramatic NASA technology imagery. When the NASA John H. Glenn Research…  read more

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