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Artist FAQ: What You Need to Know About ALTO™ and Public Art

Stephanie Azran

Nov 4
4 min

Artist FAQ: What You Need to Know About ALTO™ and Public Art

For over a decade, artists have used ALTO™ for their public art projects.

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ALTO™ & FOLIA™

Sep 16
2 min

Project Profile: Town of Aurora Wayfinding Signage

The Town of Aurora implemented a trail wayfinding strategy to create brand new signs along a 62 km trail network.

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Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center Merges Nature, Science and Experience

Stephanie Azran

Aug 5
5 min

Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center Merges Nature, Science and Experience

Signature Design developed and executed the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center. The bison approve.

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Stephanie Azran

Jan 15
2 min

Art Goes Public : Beyond the Numbers

In cities big and small, public art has moved on from murals and sculptures to the point that is now considered a vital element.

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Stephanie Azran

Nov 18, 2019
2 min

Art Goes Public

Public art functions to explore the relationship between content and its audience.

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Stephanie Azran

Oct 2, 2019
2 min

Color in Wayfinding and Placemaking

When choosing colors for a wayfinding or placemaking project, there are issues to consider than go beyond traditional concerns.

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Wayfinding and Placemaking with the SEGD: 36 Hours in Philadelphia

Stephanie Azran

Aug 20, 2019
4 min

Wayfinding and Placemaking with the SEGD: 36 Hours in Philadelphia

It was a whirlwind trip to Philadelphia. Neither of us had visited before and we were surprised by how much the city had to offer. Even t...

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