Signage Systems

 

 

Roche Harbor Signage & Graphics Program

Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington, 2004

Graphic designer for the exterior signage & wayfinding design during the renovation of this quaint seaside village, originally establised in 1886. Design elements include vehicular, pedestrian, interpretive, and place name signage in a turn-of-the-century style.

 

Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences

University of Washington Campus, Seattle, WA, 2004

Graphic designer for new exterior & interior signage for a research and laboratory facility on the UW Campus. ILABS is dedicated to research into the learning of children and the brain science involved in that learning. Design established a new visual identity for the group, and uses light metal finishes and a classic typography.

 

Pier 70 Signage Program

Seattle, Washington, 2000

Graphic designer for the design of a new identity and signage system for an historic pier on the Seattle waterfront. Working with Fuller Sear Architects and Trade-Marx Sign & Display Co., KBD developed all sign types for directories, parking, ADA and life-safety signs in keeping with the restored character of the new pier.

 

Club International Interior Signage

SeaTac International Airport, South Satellite, 1999

Senior design consultant to GGLO Architects for the design of interior signage for a new shared VIP lounge used by several airlines. The design features special colors, finishes and unusual shapes to coordinate with a stylish set of interior colors and fabrics.

 

Federal Detention Center Signage Program

SeaTac, WA, 1997

Graphic design consultant to System 2/90 for design of all interior and exterior signage for new prison south of SeaTac Airport.

 

Kitsap Regional Library Signage Standards

Bremerton, 1997-99

Graphic designer for signage design standards to be applied to a central library and 8 other regional branches. System involves use of System 2/90 and extensive graphic formats for changeable sign formats.

 

Jackson Federal Building Cafeteria Renovation - Signage & Graphics

GSA, Seattle Region 10, 1996

Graphic designer for an signage upgrade of large cafeteria; worked with Tsang Architects to develop new food service concepts and new signage.

 

GSA Image Master Plan Program - Signage & Graphics

Seattle Region 10, 1996

Graphic designer for an interior upgrade of 10 large federal buildings in the Washington/Alaska area; worked with GGLO, Design Collaborative, and Armstrong Design to develop new graphic concepts and upgrade signage to ADA standards. The projects include:

Federal Center South - Seattle, WA

Region 10 Headquarters, Auburn, WA

Jackson Federal Building, Seattle, WA

Anchorage Federal Building, Anchorage, AK

Juneau Federal Building, Juneau, AK

Fairbanks Federal Building, Fairbanks, AK

Richland Federal Building, Richland, WA

Spokane Federal Building, Spokane, WA

Wenatchee Federal Building, Wenatchee, WA

 

Metropolitan Park Towers Signage Program

Seattle, 1996

Graphic designer for an interior signage upgrade by the new owners, Benaroya Capital.

 

Microsoft Evacuation & Directory Map System

Redmond, Washington 1993-94

Designer & illustrator for large mapping projects for all Microsoft buildings; all maps were designed on computer and produced via Iris 3047 ink-jet prints; over 600 maps were produced.

 

*The following projects were completed while Director of Graphic Design for TRA:

 

Colman Dock Signage Program

Seattle Ferry Terminal, Seattle, Washington, 1992

Design critic for new signage program for Seattle's main ferry facility

 

Seattle Center Signage Standards

Seattle, Washington, 1992

Design critic for new signage standards for Seattle Center, site of '62 World's Fair

 

Central Washington University Signage Study

Ellensburg, Washington, 1992

Senior Designer & director for a study of all exterior site signage on a large college campus

 

1990 Goodwill Games Signage Program

Seattle, Washington, 1990

Co-chair of design team for all "look" graphics for large arts festival & athletic event

 

Downtown Seattle Transit Project Signage Program

Seattle, Washington, 1987

Project Director & senior designer for a 5-station underground bus tunnel graphics program

 

North Seattle Community College Signing Study

Seattle, Washington, 1987

Design critic for a comprehensive survey of wayfinding needs on a community college campus

 

Husky Stadium Signing System

University of Washington, Seattle, 1986

Project Director for exterior sign program for 55,000 seat university stadium

 

Seattle School District Signage Standards

Seattle, Washington, 1985

Design critic for complete signage standards for use by architects during school design phase

 

Sheraton Tacoma Hotel Signage Program

Tacoma, Washington, 1984

Project Director & Senior Designer for all interior & exterior signage; art deco theme & colors

 

Skyline Tower Office Building Signage System

Bellevue, Washington, 1984

Project Director & Senior Designer for all interior, exterior and tenant signage; crisp clean style

 

Health Sciences Dental School Signage

University of Washington, Seattle, 1981

Project Director & Senior Designer for a large medical facility wing signage system

 

One Union Square Signage Program

Seattle, Washington, 1981

Senior Designer for interior and exterior signage for a 24 storey office tower

 

Campus Office Park Signage Program

Bellevue, Washington, 1980

Co-designer of a small signage program for a group of 5 office buildings in a complex

 

Seattle Center Signage Program

Seattle, Washington, 1978 to 1980

Project Director & Senior Designer for an exterior sign system and the interior sign systems for a hockey arena, an opera house, a food circus and a conference center

 

Naval Submarine Base Signage Program

Bangor, Washington, 1977

Project Director & Senior Designer for all vehicular and pedestrian exterior signage for a 35 acre Trident Submarine facility. The project involved 3 separate procurements and a standards document

 

State of Washington Office Building No. 2 Signage System

Olympia, Washington, 1975

Designer for an interior signage system for a government office building

 

Northwest Trek Wilderness Park Signage Program

Eatonville, Washington, 1975

Designer for a large exterior signage program in a 660 acre nature preserve; included sandblasted sign panels and a system of plant symbols to direct visitors