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Environmental Graphic Design andWay�nding Planning
Environmental Graphic Design and Way�nding Planning
Designpath applies visual communication rigor to graphic
solutions intended for the built environment — Architectural and
Streetscape Graphics, Wayfinding and Information Planning,
Exhibit and Sign Design. Visual communication
solutions intended to inform, intended to direct, intended to
reinforce your brand and image. Visual communication solutions
cut from steel, carved from stone, and cast in light.
Solutions shaped to your vision.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Donor RecognitionJonathon Harris photo • Work done with Karlsberger
Identity Graphics.
Maybe you know about EGD. If not,
think about graphics that you �nd in
public space, at architectural scale.
Graphics by which people navigate, and
by which they form their impressions of
your institution or place of commerce.
This is what we do.
Columbus Museum of Art, Gallery IDBen Goodman photos
Brand Graphics.
Graphics expressed in built materials and
architectural �nishes. Panels and walls
exhibiting a story or brand message. Signs
marking spaces and showing the way.
Expressive, functional, communicative.
Cohesive with your space;
shaped to your vision.
Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati, Brand Walls Brad Feinknopf photos • Work done with Karlsberger
We imagine.
Directional signs
Maps and Diagrams.
Landmarks and Feature elements.
Brand graphics.
Exhibit graphics.
Donor Recognition.
Waytelling scripts and
Information design.
Buggyworks Livework Residence LoftsBen Goodman photos
Your space, our expertise.
Healthcare space.
Museum space.
Exhibit space.
Urban and Campus space.
Transportation space.
Retail space.
Interior and Exterior space.
Galisano Children’s Hospital Upstate Susan Kahn photos • Work done with Karlsberger
Way�nding is more than signs.
Way�nding is a system of information
linked together by spoken word, landmarks
maps, and (yes) signs, too. It’s a decided set
of preferred pathways, nomenclature,
symbols and colors. It’s a sequence of
landmarks and visual cues; it’s a response
honed to your visitor and your internal
culture. Sometimes it’s digital media and
information on mobile devices.
Golisano Children’s Hospital Upstate Susan Kahn photos • Work done with KarlsbergerGolisano Children’s Hospital Upstate Susan Kahn photos • Work done with Karlsberger
Way�nding requires planning.
You are trying to improve your visitor
experience or brand penetration. It requires
asking the right questions and working with
the right team: owner stakeholders, design
team, and often with a visitor focus group.
We help you understand best practices for
real conditions: changeable messages, ADA
code, multiple languages, and maintenance.
Reach your goals through planning.
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EMT / Staff Entrance .
Sixth Street Entrance
Garage Entrance .
Security Entrance
Employee Entrance
Grant Street Entrance .
M A I N L O B B Y
6 T H S T L O B B Y
E L E V A T O R B
E L E V A T O R A
O U T P A T I E N T W A I T I N G
E R W A I T I N G
Clinical Decision Unit .
Cardiovascular Services .
Emergency Services
ER Intake . Trauma .
Social Services . Gift Shop .
Registration
CashierMedical Records
Gastroenterology
Chapel
Destination?
Destination? Destination?
Destination?
Destination?
Destination?
Information .
ER Doctors
Respiratory
Public Entrance . open 24 hoursUsers . Emergency - ambulatory . Outpatient/Clinic . (Urgent Care) . (Labor/Delivery) . (Visitors)
Walk From . 6th St Garage . 6th St Lot . Drop-off Ramp . Bus Stop
no exterior signage forthese destinations
Karlsberger © 2004Bowery Professional Building Akron, Ohio
Nomenclature at Destination Acceptable Abbreviation(16 characters max)
Term or Category or Zone Comments
NomenclatureMacro
Wayfinding
Elevators Main Visitor Elevators Main Hospital Only
South Visitor Elevators Main Hospital Only
Wood Visitor Elevators
Seashore Visitor Elevators Main Hospital Only
Buildings The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Main Hospital
Wood Center Wood Center
Children’s Seashore House Seashore House
Abramson Research Center Abramson Building Requested by Pam O. 11/18/03
Building Entrances Main Entrance Main Hospital
Emergency Entrance Main Hospital
Zones North, Northeast, Northwest N, NE, NW Main Hospital Only; Use with level number: 3NW
South S Main Hospital Only
East E Main Hospital Only
West W Main Hospital Only
Floors Level A, B Garage
Floor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Note “Level” for Garage levels; “Floor” for Interior levels
Connecting Path: 3rd Level (TBD) Main Street / Ribbon / Bridge Level Giving paths names is useful to direction-telling
Special Reception Welcome Center
Information Desk
Karlsberger The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12/3/04 N1
You need detailed documentation.
You just spent months building consensus
on nomenclature, materials and maintenance
strategy for over 1000 way�nding elements.
How do you make sure your choices get bid
and applied correctly? To meet this concern,
we produce detailed message schedules,
location plans, drawings and savvy specs.
Then we oversee contractor submittals
and the construction process.
Nomenclature at Destination Acceptable Abbreviation(16 characters max)
Term or Category or Zone Comments
NomenclatureMacro
Wayfinding
Elevators Main Visitor Elevators Main Hospital Only
South Visitor Elevators Main Hospital Only
Wood Visitor Elevators
Seashore Visitor Elevators Main Hospital Only
Buildings The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Main Hospital
Wood Center Wood Center
Children’s Seashore House Seashore House
Abramson Research Center Abramson Building Requested by Pam O. 11/18/03
Building Entrances Main Entrance Main Hospital
Emergency Entrance Main Hospital
Zones North, Northeast, Northwest N, NE, NW Main Hospital Only; Use with level number: 3NW
South S Main Hospital Only
East E Main Hospital Only
West W Main Hospital Only
Floors Level A, B Garage
Floor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Note “Level” for Garage levels; “Floor” for Interior levels
Connecting Path: 3rd Level (TBD) Main Street / Ribbon / Bridge Level Giving paths names is useful to direction-telling
Special Reception Welcome Center
Information Desk
Karlsberger The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12/3/04 N1
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Designpath is an insured, limited liabilty company
Environmental Graphic Design and Way�nding Planning
Solutions shaped to your vision.
Designpath LLC16 E Poplar AveColumbus, Ohio 4321614.564.6800
Environmental Graphic Design and Way�nding Planning