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We love to see our spaces in use! The University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, boasts a beautiful 1000-acre campus full of greenspace, trees, meandering pathways and multiple elevation changes. We designed a wayfinding program that nestles harmoniously into the park-like environment while making the campus easier to navigate with a consistent, easy-to-recognize information hierarchy and family of signtypes. Learn more about our wayfinding and experiential design program:... http://ow.ly/HrW950EiPcN Photography by Ben Rahn/A-Frame Studio. #UniversityofWaterloo #wayfinding #signage #industrialdesign #experientialgraphicdesign #XGD #EGD #environmentalgraphicdesign #typography

Discover our design approach for the wayfinding program at the Australian Museum. Entro collaborated with the Museum and architects Neeson Murcutt + Neille and Cox Architecture to design a program that leads visitors "through with little breadcrumbs, allowing patrons to choose their own path and shape their own journey through the space". Dive into the story on Archilovers: http://ow.ly/1PMM50EdOFI... #signage #wayfinding #museum #Australia #Sydney #AustralianMuseum #experientialdesign #graphicdesign #design #industrialdesign #architecture #interiordesign

Check out our latest project uploaded to Archello.com! We turned to the use of vibrant colours, inspired by a community’s cultural richness, to help animate a new community space dedicated to the arts. Located just outside of Toronto, Artscape Weston Common’s Hub was created to offer a new and vibrant central gathering place for people to come together to create, learn and celebrate the arts both indoors and outdoors. Learn more: http://ow.ly/d1Ex50E8hG3... Artscape #Archello #signage #wayfinding #branding #placemaking #community #Toronto #industrialdesign #experientialgraphicdesign #XGD #environmentalgraphicdesign #EGD

#Entrospective: We asked Entro Partner // SEGD Board President, Anna Crider, to share the top 3 things currently inspiring her work. 1. Long Walks: I’ve always believed that inspiration is found when we aren’t searching for it. While the absence of commuting this year has had its benefits, that lack of moving through the city has lessened my chances for those unexpected moments of inspiration. I love the happenstance of seeing something completely unrelated to a project and h...aving that a-ha moment you didn’t even realize you were seeking. So instead of my commute, I take long walks when I can enjoying my city and finding inspiration around unexpected corners. (Photo: Anna Crider, Brooklyn) 2. My Community: Staying connected to the experiential graphic design community through my role as SEGD Board President has allowed me to continue to be inspired by my peers. While we can’t all be together, it is amazing to see presenters from across the globe virtually sharing their experiences as we all navigate this evolving time. (Repost: SEGD XLAB) 3. My City: I could spend days reading about the history of New York. I love exploring new areas and then researching everything that has been written about it. History books, online blogs and podcasts, anything I can get my hands on to learn more about a topic or area. This love of research has impacted my projects, too. I find it fascinating that we can suddenly become experts on a previously unknown topic when we embed ourselves’ into the analysis and creative process of a specific project. (Photo: Anna Crider, 23rd Regiment Armory located at 1322 Bedford Avenue, 1891-95) #designthinking #designinspo #design #experientialdesign #industrialdesign #graphicdesign #officelife #designer

Tomorrow, November 25th at 12:00PM ET, join Vincent-Matthieu Gratton, Partner at Entro, for our last webinar of the month, Creating a Holistic and Integrated Transit Network Through Wayfinding and Placebranding. Vincent-Matthieu Gratton will explore how OCTranspo, an expanding multi-modal transit system with a high degree of historical brand equity, was able to successfully integrate a new service mode and a refreshed brand image into its existing network. This session will a...lso examine how branding and signage were applied to maintain OCTranspo’s original brand equity, while improving how local users and visitors experience and understand the system. This session is part of RAIC - IRAC's Industry Knowledge Hub which is free for RAIC members. Register: http://ow.ly/9VxX50BHz8E #architects #continuingeducation #signage #wayfinding #accessibility #thoughtleadership #placebranding #branding #brandidentity #brandimage #transit #OCTranspo #Ottawa

Airport travel has been scaled back, but this video makes us feel as though we've been transported to Singapore. Take a glimpse inside Jewel Changi Airport designed by Safdie Architects. We had the pleasure of working on the wayfinding and thematic graphics for Jewel Changi Airport and Terminal 1's expansion which includes a stunning indoor garden and waterfall, a multi-storey parking garage, retail shopping mall and experiential play space. The environmental graphics program... was developed in collaboration with Pentagram, while the larger project team included RSP, PWP Landscape Architecture and Benoy. http://ow.ly/oQ2450CjCPH Changi Airport #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #interiordesign #architecture #construction #transportation #aviation #airport #Singapore #Jewel #Changi

Powerful public art by Youri Cansell (aka Mantra). His butterfly and moth murals are based on local species and send a strong message of lost biodiversity in light of pressing global issues such as climate change. See his work via designboom: http://ow.ly/waH950C35Qj #publicart #murals #design #art #culture #climatechange #butterflies #nature #biodiversity

Our next webinar begins in one hour! At 12:00PM ET, Join Cristina Kelly WELL AP, Associate at Entro, and Amy Rosen, Sociospatial Designer at PLASTARC for (way)Finding Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace. As we plan to return to the workplace, there has never been a better time to ensure that these environments are designed to support wellness in the short and long term. The key will be to balance a sense of welcome and inclusion with a continued assurance of safety. Through... wayfinding, we can improve user experience and nurture occupant confidence while providing the flexibility to maintain ever-changing distancing and health requirements. From the more overt communication requirements to those that rely on human intuition, people-centric policies and technology, this session will help attendees understand how to set up the workspace for a flexible, positive, and safe return. This session is part of RAIC - IRAC's Industry Knowledge Hub, free for RAIC members. Register following the link we'll see you there! http://ow.ly/9VxX50BHz8E #architects #continuingeducation #signage #wayfinding #accessibility #thoughtleadership #officedesign

Tomorrow, November 18th at 12:00PM ET, join Cristina Kelly WELL AP, Associate at Entro, and Amy Rosen, Sociospatial Designer at PLASTARC for our third webinar, (way)Finding Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace! As we plan to return to the workplace, there has never been a better time to ensure that these environments are designed to support wellness in the short and long term. The key will be to balance a sense of welcome and inclusion with a continued assurance of safety. T...hrough wayfinding, we can improve user experience and nurture occupant confidence while providing the flexibility to maintain ever-changing distancing and health requirements. From the more overt communication requirements to those that rely on human intuition, people-centric policies and technology, this session will help attendees understand how to set up the workspace for a flexible, positive, and safe return. This session is part of RAIC - IRAC's Industry Knowledge Hub, free for RAIC members. Register following the link we'll see you there! http://ow.ly/9VxX50BHz8E #architects #continuingeducation #signage #wayfinding #accessibility #thoughtleadership #officedesign

There's lots to appreciate at MSP Airport! The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is in the midst of their 2020 Vision Plan which includes check in, baggage and security consolidation. These changes require an architectural solution with flexible and holistic wayfinding to provide a seamless journey for all passengers. We collaborated with MSP and @Alliiance to design a cohesive, uniform system for wayfinding that is supported by effective planning and building desig...n. The signage integrates smart technologies, such as electronically monitored security checkpoints and key directional signs that display wait times and direct passengers to appropriate security lines. Have you had a chance to travel through MSP? Let us know! Read Stuck at The Airport's article on 5 Things We Love About Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport: http://ow.ly/6b8s50BTy0c #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #interiordesign #architecture #construction #transportation #aviation #airport

Entro offers design services in branding, wayfinding, signage, environmental graphics, exhibit design, and media architecture. Designing a wayfinding program is the process of defining path and place, creating a system that supports a user’s ability to navigate the built environment easily, efficiently, and confidently. Learn more about our wayfinding process and services on Archello.com:... https://archello.com/brand/entro/projects #branding #wayfinding #signage #environmentalgraphics #exhibitdesign #mediaarchitecture #architecture #media

Have you used SEPTA before? Join us in reimagining the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Rail Transit Network! We'll be developing a Branding and Wayfinding Master Plan for the rail transit system and prototyping the results with full public participation. As part of our research, we invite those who use the SEPTA Rail Transit Network to tell us about your experiences through this survey: http://ow.ly/fTox50BYSJg This includes the following lines:... The Market-Frankford Line The Broad Street Line The Norristown High Speed Line The City Trolley Lines (10, 11, 13, 34, 36, and 15) The Media-Sharon Hill Line (101 and 102) We want to hear how you use these lines, what you call them, how you navigate them, and what challenges and opportunities we have to communicate better. Generally, we want to understand your experience finding your way around SEPTA. At the end of the survey, you will be given the opportunity to be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a Monthly Transit Pass. All responses will be anonymous and confidential. Help us in our mission to develop wayfinding and signage that work for all of our riders, regardless of language, ability, or familiarity with the system. Learn more about the project via Philadelphia Inquirer: http://ow.ly/rI5B50BYSJm #transportation #transit #rail #SEPTA #Pennsylvania #branding #wayfinding #masterplanning #masterplan #experientialdesign #signage #industrialdesign SEPTA Youth Advisory Council

Registration is now open for RAIC - IRAC's 2020 Industry Knowledge Hub, a month-long learning opportunity where architects can gain knowledge on products, learn about cutting-edge ideas, and earn continuing education credits. Throughout the month of November, we will be providing innovative and educational information sessions to architects on the RAIC’s digital Learning Management System through both live and on-demand sessions. We'll be hosting live webinars every Wednesday... in November, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM ET. Our first session, Making the Wayfinding Journey Accessible, will take place at 12:00PM ET on Wednesday, November 4th. Join Entro's Edmund Li, Associate / Design Director and Michelle Parrish, Creative Director, as they explore strategies for addressing accessibility issues in public spaces through signage design. Architects and designers are working towards more accessible spaces for all. How do we transform the way that we think about accessing the space around us? How do we initiate a shift in the way that we think about abilities? How can we help to make someone's wayfinding experience better? Attendees will learn how to think about the the whole accessible journey from a signage and wayfinding perspective. The Industry Knowledge Hub is free for RAIC members. Register now following the link below; we hope to see you there! http://ow.ly/9VxX50BHz8E

We're honoured to have had the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful project with our friends at Hariri Pontarini Architects Discover the story behind Templo Bahá'í de Sudamérica via Archello.com. https://www.facebook.com//a.3408366826156/3654912434541332

We're pleased to see a few airports we've worked on listed on Condé Nast Travelers list of The 10 Best Airports in the World: 2020 Readers' Choice Awards! We worked on the wayfinding programs for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 2 in Mumbai with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / Pentagram and Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport / Terminal 1 expansion with Safdie Architects / Pentagram. Have you travelled through any of these hubs? ... See them all: http://ow.ly/UTtc50BNsjG CSMIA #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #interiordesign #architecture #construction #transportation #aviation #airport #Singapore #Jewel #Changi #Mumbai

Project Appointment: We've been engaged to design the wayfinding signage program for the expansion of Calgary’s BMO Centre! We're looking forward to collaborating with the architectural team of Stantec, Populous and S2 Architecture. Read more: https://entro.com/project/bmocentre/... Calgary Stampede Calgary Municipal Land Corporation #design #graphicdesign #signage #wayfinding #Calgary #YYC #BMOCentre #industrialdesign #experientialgraphicdesign

Sending our congratulations to Entro Principals Chris Calori and David Vanden-Eynden! In September, Chris and Dave will be transitioning roles and stepping back from active practice. As Principal Emeriti of Entro & CVEDesign, they will continue to be designers, writers, teachers, creators and activists. Chris and Dave have recently celebrated 45+ years in the design field, 37 of which were at the helm of their own design office, CVEDesign, which joined Entro in 2018. They are... widely recognized pioneers and leaders of the EGD field. Both have been honored as SEGD Fellows in 2007 and recognized as two of the 25 most influential designers in the field of EGD. Chris and Dave also wrote the book on EGD, Signage and Wayfinding Design, which is the go-to process reference for professionals and students. Chris authored the 1st ed. based on her graduate studies; Chris and Dave authored the 2nd ed. We would like to thank Chris and Dave for their support and collaboration over the years. We have worked on some amazing projects together, connected people to place and made life more beautiful through thoughtful planning and design. While were sad to see them step back, were looking forward to working with them in a different way. We wish them all the best in their new adventure! #EGD #design #designers #announcement #industrialdesign #environmentaldesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #signage #wayfinding

The West Block building at Bathurst St & Lakeshore Blvd is now officially open! Originally opened in 1928 as the first Loblaw Groceterias warehouse, this historic landmark is now part of a development encompassing office space, retail, and two condo towers. Entro implemented the signage and wayfinding, including the restored exterior lettering and plaques, as well as an interpretive program that celebrates Loblaws' history. Get a sneak peek of our work on Twitter: http://ow.l...y/IP4z50BOjB8 Read about the re-opening via Building magazine: http://ow.ly/LecN50BOjB9 #signage #interpretivedesign #graphicdesign #experientialgraphicdesign #experientialdesign #industrialdesign

We're pleased to be participating in The RAIC - IRAC 's 2020 Industry Knowledge Hub! The Hub is a month-long learning opportunity where architects can gain knowledge on products, learn about cutting-edge ideas, and earn continuing education credits. Throughout the month of November, we will be providing innovative and educational information sessions to architects through the RAIC’s digital Learning Management System through both live sessions and on-demand offerings as well.... There will also be additional opportunities to engage with other participants and the instructors through discussion boards and Q&A periods. The Industry Knowledge Hub is free for RAIC members. Register following the link below. We hope to see you there! http://ow.ly/9VxX50BHz8E #architecture #architects #coned #continuingeducation #experientialgraphicdesign #signage #wayfinding #accessibility #thoughtleadership

Get a sneak peek of the new signage for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre! The P sign sample (pictured) is part of the exterior Entrance Identity for the newly renovated Centre. The front edge lighting detail was designed so light would not reflect back into the windows behind the signage but would still provide subtle illumination at street view. The large ID sign was designed to allow for instant recognition of the PMCC as research studies proved 30% of people entering fr...om Murray Street mistook the PMCC for the neighbouring Mount Sinai Hospital. Hariri Pontarini Architects NORR University Health Network #signage #wayfinding #hospital #healthcentre

#Entrospective: We asked Entro Designer, Shehrbano Akhtar, to share the top 3 things currently inspiring her thinking about design. 1) Getting Some Fresh Air. I find myself most inspired when surrounded by nature. When in need of a mental break, I tend to find myself exploring parks, trails, or going on a short walk etc. This is when I am able to process information and come up with new ideas. I believe that it is very important for a designer to be surrounded by an environm...ent that moves them, and for me that is nature. (Image: unsplash / Lukasz Szmigiel) 2) Talking it Out. Communicating with designers, chatting about projects that I am working on; challenging aspects, brainstorming ideas and discussing inspirations. I am often inspired by chatting with my peers which in turn helps me think things out and approach tasks from a new angle. (Image: unsplash / Scott Graham) 3) Collecting Inspirations. I like to collect things I have read, seen, and find interesting or inspiring. Bookmarking websites to refer back to, pinning images to a Pinterest board, following designers on creative outlets, and pulling out pages from magazines. Collecting images and designs often times becomes a source for projects. (Image: unsplash / Charles Deluvio) #designthinking #designinspo #design #experientialdesign #industrialdesign #graphicdesign #officelife #designer

In honor #WorldArchitectureDay, Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) with support from The Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada | L'Institut royal d'architecture du Canada released the #BringBackMainStreet Playbook! Our submission, QR Comeback, demonstrates a responsible design solution for Canadian Main Streets that can be implemented during the recovery and post-pandemic. This environmental graphic design solution reinvigorates main street image while providing access to pl...ace specific content & services. Content is accessible on a mobile phone or device which uses QR code scanning technology as a way to link to information in a safe and contactless way. QR codes are embedded in graphics and/or artwork inspired by the character of the main street or community and applied onto existing amenities or infrastructure. The content, accessed by QR code, could include information about the shops and people that make up the neighborhood. Facts and history of place can be revealed, local businesses could offer promotions, cultural content could be included, or the BIA could organize activities such as scavenger hunts based on retrieving information from the various QR code links. The possibilities are endless. By building on the identity of a place and introducing graphics elements that attract attention and invite engagement, this concept would help to bring visitors back to their main streets. Visitors benefit from additional value, entertainment and memories, while the local community reconnects with its patrons. Read The Playbook and learn more following the link in our bio. https://bringbackmainstreet.ca/main-street-design-playbook Canadian Urban Institute RAIC - IRAC #BringBackMainStreet #environmentalgraphics #design

We're looking forward to celebrating architecture and design throughout the month of October! Archtober is finally here; we're planning to kick off our celebration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum's reopening in New York this Saturday. ps. We are working on the next Guggenheim! We are currently developing the interior and exterior identity, signage and wayfinding elements for the Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi with Gehry Partners LLP and Pentagram. See the full list of A...rchtober events: https://2020.archtober.org/events/ #design #architecture #FrankGehry #brandidentity #signage #wayfinding #festival #NewYork #EGD #environmentalgraphicdesign

Were looking forward to getting out and getting inspired by the mural designs at Yorkville Murals next weekend! An excellent use of public art to reinvigorate our cities. Read more: http://ow.ly/7hV550AZmTR #mural #YorkvilleMurals #publicart #inspiration #designinspo #design #art Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area

#Entrospective: We asked Entro Designer, Lauren Kuzyk, to share the top 3 things currently inspiring her thinking about design. 1. Social Consciousness: In recent months educating myself about social issues has become an increasingly important and inspiring part of my design process. Often times this means immersing myself in topics beyond my immediate purview into uncomfortable realities of marginalized groups. I’ve gained that the everyday experience is not the same for ev...eryone and that as designers we cannot just be inspired by the experiences of other cultures without recognizing the adversity they face too. By learning about the struggles of others I am motivated to recognize the privilege and impact I have as an environmental designer within a predominantly White field, and am inspired to exercise empathy and prioritize inclusivity of people of color in my work.(Image: EPA) 2. People Watching: In New York City I indulge in people watching. In a pre-pandemic world, I would spend most weekends exploring a new borough and watching the people in it. I am fascinated by what a versatile visual communication device the human body can be. (Image: Luke Cooley) 3. Drawing: When I draw, I am able to disconnect for a moment and focus on the subject I’m studying. I typically draw something complex yet familiar so that I can challenge myself to replace pre-existing suppositions I have, with realistic images. (Image: Lauren Kuzyk) #designthinking #designinspo #design #experientialdesign #industrialdesign #graphicdesign #officelife #designer

The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design Challenge is a great way for families to stay creative in these last few weeks of summer! We cant wait to see the entries for Challenge #4: Urban Design, since we also have designed social distancing graphics for our community. Tag us in your designs! Download our free social distancing graphics: http://ow.ly/boka50AZo0J Read about Daniels Design Challenge: http://ow.ly/obc850AZo0h... #design #graphicdesign #designchallenge #urbandesign #socialdistancing

#ICYMI: Thank you to all who attended our webinar, Transit Readiness Post Pandemic! We discussed the post-COVID19 transit experience along with #design strategies to ensure we keep up with changes in demand. The webinar is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for future webinars! ... Watch: http://ow.ly/YVXR50AVGOL Jensen Hughes IBI Group Toronto Transit Commission #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #architecture #industrialdesign #experientialdesign #socialdistancing #COVID19 #transit #pandemic #transportation

The Toronto International Film Festival 2020 is here; #throwback to the grand reveal of the TIFF Bell Lightbox in September 2010! Over the years, TIFF has truly become a creative community and global leader in one of the world’s most premiere organizations in the discovery and understanding of film. In 2010, our mandate was to create a world class, yet understated, wayfinding and donor signage program. We also created the identity and signage for the three restaurants in the ...building: Luma, Canteen and Malaparte. We designed the subtle system to complement the stunning 5 storey building by KPMB Architects. We're pleased to see that this year's festival will safely take place digitally with selects events onsite! See what's playing: http://ow.ly/Mc0n50Bo3MA #TIFF20 #wayfinding #donorrecognition #signage #branding #brandidentity #experientialdesign #industrialdesign #moviefestival #Toronto

We came across Scott Froschauer Arts The Word on the Street installation at The Distillery District. A really interesting play on emotions using the familiarity of street signage. If you are in the neighbourhood, check it out! #signage #wayfinding #design #experientialart #experientialdesign #graphicdesign

As Ontario enters Stage 3 and establishments resume their operations with reduced capacity, physical distancing is still of utmost importance. Weve designed and made available a series of free graphics and signs for all establishments to use. These graphics and signs encourage physical distancing, personal hygiene and protective behaviour so that our communities can stay healthy. Graphics include seating and floor spacers, as well as a collection of posters with new pictogra...ms such as "mask and gloves", "foot pedal operation" and "hand sanitizer". The templates are FREE to download and use. Download following the link below: http://ow.ly/NuUv50AMxr9 #socialdistancing #physicaldistancing #COVID19 #graphicdesign #industrialdesign #design #experientialdesign #signage #wayfinding #environmentalgraphics

#ICYMI: Thank you to all who attended last weeks webinar, Transit Readiness Post Pandemic! We discussed the post-COVID19 transit experience along with #design strategies to ensure we keep up with changes in demand. The webinar is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for future webinars! ... http://ow.ly/i0Wl50AMtvv Jensen Hughes IBI Group Toronto Transit Commission #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #architecture #industrialdesign #experientialdesign #socialdistancing #COVID19 #transit #pandemic #transportation

Our panel discussion starts in one hour! Join us as we explore the future of #transit. For years weve seen a greater focus on transit, with major investments in infrastructure and transit-oriented developments. Before the pandemic, it was becoming increasingly evident that transit was the more affordable, environmentally-friendly, safe and in many cases, convenient transportation option. #COVID19 has brought many of these qualities into question, the most obvious being publi...c and employee safety. The transit industry is rethinking previous strategies and priorities, looking seriously at issues such as overcrowding, poor standards of cleanliness and other user concerns. Will this be enough to ease the common riders worries as regular #transportation is re-opened? Beyond COVID-19, what does the transit experience of the future look like and what are the #design strategies to ensure we keep up with changes in demand? View the webinar following the link below well see you soon! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7FulKAY5Nt-H7djh2VBoKA PANELISTS: Laura Lehming, Design and Wayfinding and Marketing and Customer Experience at Toronto Transit Commission Ana-Francisca de la Mora, Associate Director and Practice Lead of Architecture at IBI Group Michael J Ferreira, Vice President at Jensen Hughes Sean Fine, Senior Associate at Weston Williamson + Partners Jessica Schrader, Senior Project Manager at Entro MODERATOR: Vedran Dzebic, Head of Research and Development at Entro #signage #wayfinding #industrialdesign #experientialdesign #pandemic

Join us this Thursday July 30 at 12:00pm EST as we explore Transit Readiness Post Pandemic! For years weve seen a greater focus on transit, with major investments in infrastructure and transit-oriented developments. Before the pandemic, it was becoming increasingly evident that transit was the more affordable, environmentally-friendly, safe and in many cases, convenient transportation option. #COVID19 has brought many of these qualities into question, the most obvious bein...g public and employee safety. The transit industry is rethinking previous strategies and priorities, looking seriously at issues such as overcrowding, poor standards of cleanliness and other user concerns. Will this be enough to ease the common riders worries as regular #transportation is re-opened? Beyond COVID-19, what does the transit experience of the future look like and what are the #design strategies to ensure we keep up with changes in demand? Register following the link below well see you soon! http://ow.ly/zkrv50AH2Hn PANELISTS: Ana-Francisca de la Mora, Associate Director and Practice Lead of Architecture at IBI Group Michael J Ferreira, Vice President at Jensen Hughes Sean Fine, Senior Associate at Weston Williamson + Partners Jessica Schrader, Senior Project Manager at Entro MODERATOR: Vedran Dzebic, Head of Research and Development at Entro #signage #wayfinding #industrialdesign #experientialdesign #pandemic

#Entrospective: We asked Entro Senior Designer, Celia Guzman, to share the top 3 things currently inspiring her thinking about design. 1) Nature. Im inspired and humbled by its beauty, resilience, and honesty. It feels like a grounding force during these crazy times. 2) Children. Their fearlessness and curiosity is inspiring, and it reminds me to embrace those qualities in myself. ... 3) Playing my ukulele. Its soothing, and helps to put me in a more creative state of mind. #designthinking #designinspo #design #experientialdesign #industrialdesign #graphicdesign #officelife #designer

The strength of any transit system is not only in its ability to provide services efficiently, but also in ensuring that riders can clearly understand what services are available, and how they can be accessed. We worked with OC Transpo to make this a reality through branding initiatives and a reorganization of their service hierarchy and communications platform. We were originally introduced to the project to develop a more efficient navigation and signage program to better ...communicate the multiple services of OC Transpo, especially in preparation for Ottawas new light rail services being introduced in 2018. Through a study and assessment of OC Transpos current brands, trips, route structure and signage program we created a strategy to provide the experience of one seamless journey for riders. Imperative to this is cohesive communications, which require simplification of the multiple identities in the existing brand architecture.

Thank you to the Toronto Society of Architects - TSA for a great lunchtime virtual Q&A with Design Canada director Greg Durrell and Canadian Architect editor Elsa Lam yesterday! Design Canada follows the transformation of Canada from its colonial ties to a vibrant and multicultural country, through the lens of graphic design. The documentary features Gottschalk+Ash founders Stuart Ash and Fritz Gottschalk. Entro acquired G+A Toronto in 2011. Follow the link below to watch Des...ign Canada - Documentary Film for free using your public library card! #architecture #design #canadiandesign #canadianarchitecture #torontosocietyofarchitects #tsaplaylist #graphicdesign

#Throwback: Were feeling nostalgic seeing these YTV logo throwbacks from the 80s and 90s courtesy of Retrontario! G+A Toronto designed the YTV logo in use from 1991 to 1995. The final design adopted a typographic solution which features the capital letter Y but also depicts a happy young person with their arms extended. Together, all three letterforms create an abstract form resembling building blocks. Entro acquired G+A Toronto in 2011. As a bonus, check out these hand draw...n sketches of the G+A Toronto teams concepts for YTVs visual identity from our archives: http://ow.ly/rPwF50AoAQ3 #TBT #YTV #History #Toronto #graphicdesign #design #logodesign #brandidentity #branding

#Entrospective: We asked Entro Designer, Ali Mapara, to share the top 3 things currently inspiring his thinking about design. 1) Play: Diversity in thought and experience inspire me. I always make time to wander, get outside and get moving - this gives me the energy that I need to direct towards my work everyday. 2) Empower: The world as we know it has changed and it is important to understand our surroundings and appreciate all that we have. Now more than ever, it is necessa...ry to put our focus in places that need it the most and design for the betterment of our communities, health and wellbeing. 3) Embrace: I draw inspiration from strategically asking challenging questions to cultivate a design process that creates organic and functional experiences. This has allowed me to be a more empathic designer while embracing that unknown feeling of being outside my comfort zone. #designthinking #designinspo #design #experientialdesign #industrialdesign #graphicdesign #officelife #designer

Happy Canada Day! Were taking a moment to reflect on Canadas Centennial logo design by Gottschalk+Ash Toronto (now Entro) co-founder Stuart Ash. The symbol was etched into any new constructions during the year of 1967 (including sidewalks) and serves as a constant reminder of our diverse, unified Canadian identity. The stylized maple leaf is constructed from 11 equilateral triangles representing our provinces and territories at the time ten provinces plus the North. It al...so marked the first time the maple leaf had been officially chosen to represent the country. Entro acquired Gottschalk+Ash Toronto in 2011. Follow the link below to learn more about G+A Toronto and Entros shared history! http://ow.ly/cuae50Aizxn #canadaday #graphicdesign #canadianculture #canada #throwback #graphicdesign #design #branding #logo #symbol #happycanadaday Photo credit: Shawn Micallef, The Star.

Public art is an important element of wayfinding, acting as a landmark that provides sense of arrival and place. Heres an invitation to explore your city and public art all while staying safe and maintaining social distance! This convenient map highlights the location of public art projects in the City of Calgary Your Local Government: https://maps.calgary.ca/PublicArt/... #socialdistancing #publicart #parks #Calgary #signage #wayfinding #art #publicspaces

Our friends at Foster + Partners have released an ebook to entertain and educate young minds as part of their #architecturefromhome initiative. A great lesson in "architecture around the world" for our future designers! http://ow.ly/Isqx50AkN1H #architecture #design #travel #ebook

The third instalment of our online webinar series starts in one hour! Join us today at 12:00PM EST as we host Returning to a New Workplace. Join us on YouTube well see you soon! http://ow.ly/TFrJ50AhDKH... PANELISTS: Nabil Sabet, Group Director at M Moser Associates Melissa Marsh, Founder and Executive Director at PLASTARC, Inc.; Senior Managing Director of Occupant Experience at Savills Bob Fox, Founder and Publisher at Work Design Magazine; Chairman and Principal at FOX Architects Cristina Kelly, Associate at Entro MODERATOR: Vedran Dzebic, Head of Research and Development at Entro #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #architecture #workplaces #officelife #officedesign #office #interiordesign

While cities are beginning to open back up, our museums and cultural destinations remain closed. Despite these tough times, they continue to innovate and offer access to beautiful work and much needed inspiration. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York is offering an innovative online program for all to experience art at home. Entro designed the signage and wayfinding program for The Mets renovated plaza, which recognizes precedence of the surrounding architecture t...hrough the use of simple forms, and compatible colours and materials. Overall, the wayfinding program has received high praise because it blends into the the architectural and newly landscaped environment, as though it had always been a part of the original building. Discover the Mets virtual program following the link below. http://ow.ly/kt3q50AccR5 #art #culture #signage #wayfinding #virtual #museum #NewYorkCity #industrialdesign #design #graphicdesign

We are looking for a mid-level Technical Designer with EGD experience. Must be knowledgeable in sourcing materials/extrusions/hardware, great understanding of graphic application to technical drawings, excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit. SketchUp an asset.

Newsworthy, our email newsletter, comes out once a month and features the latest updates from our studio. Follow the link below to subscribe and receive up to date information on what were working on. Lets keep in touch! https://entro.com/subscribe/... #design #graphicdesign #newsletter #experientialdesign #environmentaldesign #environmentalgraphics #industrialdesign #signage #wayfinding #placemaking #branding

#Entrospective: We asked Entro Designer, James Smirlies, to share the top 3 things currently inspiring his thinking about design. 1) Games challenge me to think outside the box of real-life restrictions and push me to think of creative possibilities. Whether its a chess or video game, I enjoy getting lost in the challenge. (Image: The Witness) 2) Walking my dog is the best escape from all distractions and is the time of day where I am able to help provide clarity to my creat...ive thinking. 3) My peers inspire me on a daily basis. Im learning to be a better designer everyday and I hope to be as experienced and as knowledgeable as them. Sometimes when met with an obstacle on a project, taking a step back to talk to another designer to bounce ideas is the best way to challenge the thinking process and to keep moving forward. (Image: The Entro Team)

Were thrilled to be involved with the RGD Mentorship Internship Edition. Many students have lost their internship opportunities due to COVID-19. A huge thank you to the Entro staff who have volunteered as mentors and who are helping students get the experience they need to graduate! http://ow.ly/MrsS50zSHAg #design #graphicdesign #industrialdesign #environmentaldesign #signage #wayfinding #placemaking #internship #student #graduation #COVID19

Supporting diversity, inclusion, and equality in our communities and in our profession; #BlackoutTuesday

Let your colours shine Happy Pride! #HappyPride #PrideToronto #NYCPride #PrideMonth #graphicdesign #logo

Summer camps are a hot topic right now. Were pleased to see that The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design is providing online opportunities for kids to get inspired and learn about design and collaboration from a young age! Learn about the Minecraft summer camp following the link below: http://ow.ly/Q7tc50zNAgN ... #architecture #design #teamwork #collaboration #graphicdesign #industrialdesign #environmentaldesign #Minecraft

This is fun and inspiring: Muse dart de Joliettes online program is a refreshing way for the design community to get together! Literally a "project by and for the community"! Quarantined Museum is a virtual exchange where audiences can artistically react to a theme and partake in a virtual exhibition. Great for designers, artists, kids, and anyone who has a story to tell through visual communication. We like it! http://ow.ly/jbju50zNCDM... #design #museum #art #culture #graphicdesign #industrialdesign #exhibition #QuarantinedMuseum

The event starts in one hour! Join us at 12:00 EST as we host a one hour panel, Passenger Experience After A Global Pandemic, with key industry leaders. This thought-provoking conversation will encompass the ways that airports, airport environments, and wayfinding will need to respond to the upcoming phases of our world returning to travel. As we start to hear the promise of plans for loosening COVID-19 restrictions, a lot of us wonder about one area in particular trave...l. Specifically, we wonder how the airport experience we know today will be much different as we move through these changes: How will we maintain social distance? Will there be screenings for the virus and how will they be conducted? How will airports handle travellers from different countries with varied policies? What does the journey through the airport look like? How will this affect the future of air travel all together? Register following the link below. PANELISTS: Kerr Lammie, Director at AirBiz Krystal Schumacher, Wayfinding Design at Denver International Airport Hoang Nguyen, Associate at Grimshaw Architects Vincent-Matthieu Gratton, Partner at Entro MODERATOR: Vedran Dzebic, Head of Research and Development, Entro #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #architecture #industrialdesign #experientialdesign #socialdistancing #COVID19 #travel #airports #airport #passenger

Tomorrow Thursday, May 21st at 12:00 EST, Entro is hosting a 1-hour panel, Passenger Experience After A Global Pandemic, with key industry leaders for a thought-provoking conversation on the ways that airports, airport environments, and wayfinding will need to respond to the upcoming phases of our world returning to travel. As we start to hear the promise of plans for loosening COVID-19 restrictions, a lot of us wonder about one area in particular travel. Specifically, w...e wonder how the airport experience we know today will be much different as we move through these changes: How will we maintain social distance? Will there be screenings for the virus and how will they be conducted? How will airports handle travellers from different countries with varied policies? What does the journey through the airport look like? How will this affect the future of air travel all together? Join us for this live panel discussion! Register following the link below. PANELISTS: Kerr Lammie, Director at Airbiz Krystal Schumacher, Wayfinding Design at Denver International Airport Hoang Nguyen, Associate at Grimshaw Architects Vincent-Matthieu Gratton, Partner at Entro MODERATOR: Vedran Dzebic, Head of Research and Development, Entro #signage #wayfinding #design #graphicdesign #architecture #industrialdesign #experientialdesign #socialdistancing #COVID19 #travel #airports #airport #passenger

Were pleased to be a sponsor for the RGD Student Awards recognizing student excellence in a range of categories such as: placemaking, wayfinding, advertising, branding, motion, web, packaging design, information design, typography and ux. Any full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in either a College or University design-related program in Canada or a Canadian student studying abroad may enter. Were looking forward to seeing all of the entries!... The deadline for entries is June 5th. Register following the link: http://ow.ly/Yjp650zAIST #graphicdesign #typography #logodesign #branding #placemaking #design #graphics #packagingdesign #advertising #wayfinding

Project Feature: YWCA Canada is our countrys largest and leading voice for women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people. With member associations in 32 locations across Canada, they tirelessly work to end violence against women and girls, implement national childcare, achieve economic equality, and end homelessness for women and girls. On the year of YWCA Canadas 150th anniversary, we evolved their brand so that it would encapsulate the impact of their work over many... years, set the tone for their future advocacy and connect people to their work beyond program information and metrics. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, immense pressures have been put on YWCA Canada and their member associations. Since February 2020, local YWCAs have stepped up with rapid response for Canadians, without any additional resources, and they urgently need support to continue to serve those communities hit the hardest. Follow the link to learn more and support YWCA Canada during this critical time: http://ow.ly/FHQg50zAA6b #design #graphicdesign #YWCA #inclusive #brandstrategy #brand #visualidentity #communications #COVID19