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Chapter Chairs

Hannah Olin, Environmental Graphic Designer at Gensler in Washington DC
Hannah Olin
Liza Rao, Gallagher & Associates, Washington DC Designer
Liza Rao
Christopher Smith, Executive VP, Gelberg Signs
Christopher Smith
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Washington Times Job Posted March 12
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Capitol One Job Posted March 11

SEGD Award Winning Projects

Reinventing the Globe, National Building Museum, Rockwell Group
Reinventing the Globe
USAID, Reagan Building, Chermayeff & Geismar
USAID
Newseum, Ralph Appelbaum Associates
Newseum
The Anthem
The Anthem
Green Community, The National Building Museum, Matter Architecture Practice, MGMT. design
Green Community
Enhancing Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities
Enhancing Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities
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FIRMS

AB Design, Inc.
Acorn Sign Graphics
Ad Vice Studios
alibdesign
Ayers Saint Gross
Brown Craig Turner
CannonDesign
Citizen Creative
Creative Signage Systems
D/G Studios
Development Design Group
Gallagher & Associates
Gensler
Hickok Cole Architects
HOK
Howard+Revis Design
ISA
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kioo Architectural Art Glass
KSA
Little
MFMDesign Inc.
MicroAire
Mixed Roots Design
Petitti Design
PF&A Design
Photoworksgroup
Pye Interiors
Riggs Ward Design
RTKL Associates
The Barnycz Group
The History Factory
The PRD Group
VMDO Architects
Watertown Productions
Younts Design

FABRICATORS

AGAM Group
AGI
Alpolic/Mitsubishi Chemical
Art Display Company
Case[werks]
Color-Ad Signs and Exhibits
Design and Production Incorporated
Gable
Gelberg Signs
Hillmann & Carr Incorporated
Mvix
Signs by Tomorrow - Rockville
SMI Sign Systems, Inc.

DESIGN SCHOOLS

Corcoran College of Art and Design
VCU Arts
MICA
Liberty University
The Art Institute of Washington
Virginia Tech
Howard University
George Mason University

MUSEUMS

Cooper Hewitt
Freer + Sackler
Library of Congress
National Air and Space Museum
National Archives
National Building Museum
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institute
 

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Washington DC Chapter Email: [email protected]

 

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Sagamore

Spirit of Baltimore

Experience the spirit of Baltimore with a tour of the SEGD award-winning project at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel.

Ashton Design will lead a tour of the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore hotel, located in Baltimore's storied Fell's Point neighborhood.

Designed by Ashton Design and Finndustry and fabricated by Gutierrez Studios and Triangle Sign Services, the project was a recipient of a merit award for the 2018 SEGD Global Design Awards. Learn about the historic building and hear first hand about the details and collaboration that make this project memorable.

Read more about the project: https://segd.org/sagamore-pendry-baltimore

RSVP here

 

Event timeline:
6:00pm Arrival
6:30pm–7:30pm Hotel Tour
7:30pm–8:30pm Join us for a sponsored Happy Hour

For those coming from DC—we will be coordinating ride shares to/from Baltimore. Please reach out to [email protected] if you will need a ride. Alternatively, the Amtrak or MARC trains are available. For those in Baltimore—see you there! :)

 

 

SEGD Mapbox

Map Inspiration!

SEGD DCA hosted a tutorial and case study presentation at Mapbox's DC headquarters on 2-12-20. Mapbox Studio UX Designer Julia Rickles and Developer Alex Parlato took us through the mechanics of creating highly-customizable maps, while G&A designers Christian Cabrera and Ben Keel showcased the power of maps in storytelling through several museum exhibit examples. Afterwards we networked at Mapbox's amazing studio space! 
 

Powered by Mapbox: A Tutorial + Project Share of How Maps are Integral to EGD

Maps – a tool used by wayfinders, exhibit designers, graphic designers and every day people trying to get from point A to point B! During this event, you will learn about the Mapbox platform and it's features and functions. A few guest speakers in the EGD industry will then share their experience of how Mapbox was used in a project example. 

Event Details:
Mapbox 
740 15th Street Northwest
5th floor
Washington, DC 20005

Wed, February 12, 2020
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Event timeline:
6:00pm Arrival
6:30pm–7:30pm Mapbox Tutorial and Speakers
7:30pm–8:30pm Refreshments and Minging 

Speakers:
Alex Parlato and Julia Rickles from Mapbox
Christian Cabrera and Ben Keel from Gallagher & Associates 

About Mapbox:

Mapbox is the location data platform for mobile and web applications. We provide building blocks to add location features like maps, search, and navigation into any experience you create.

We’re changing the way people move around cities and explore our world. Through the apps Mapbox powers, we reach more than 600 million people each month.

Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powered-by-mapbox-a-tutorial-project-share-of-how-maps-are-integral-to-egd-tickets-91304497209?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTg5MzY3NTEvaGFubmFoX29saW5AZ2Vuc2xlci5jb20vMA%3D%3D&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=eventpage

 

 

WTOP Event

WTOP Tour Presented by PhotoWorksGroup

PhotoWorksGroup is a turnkey EGD fabrication studio with over 30 years of experience. Working closely with designers and architectural firms, our corporate interior clients include notable industry pioneers. WTOP & Gensler provided PWG the opportunity to deliver several specialized fabrication methods to meet their vision for the new headquarters. The visual impact of graphic elements within the space is evident from the first step into the office. Visitors are greeted by visuals such as a map felt wall, radius contoured polished metal logos, LED face lit lettering, and a uniquely fabricated vertical letter centerpiece, amongst others. Throughout the office, the quality and attention to detail are a display of the professional values and character of WTOP.

PWGs development of capabilities as a single source graphics provider are designed to inspire new opportunities for expression and impact for all designers crafting experiences in the built environment. Working hand in hand with our clients, we collectively seek to set the cadence for tomorrow’s innovations in visual communication.

WTOP: 5425 Wisconsin Ave. • Chevy Chase, MD • 20815

Please join us for a happy hour at Clyde's at 7:30
Clydes: 5441 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

RSVP

Presented by 2019 Annual Sponsor PWG. 

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The District Wharf Tour: How Signage Helped Build a Neighborhood

Join your SEGD design community for a tour of DC newest and hottest area—District Wharf! The Gelberg Signs team will be leading a tour through the vast array of signs fabricated by their team that helped shape the iconic aesthetic and luxury feel of District Wharf. A tour map will be provided by Mapbox (keep an eye out for a future event with these guys!). At each tour stop, Gelberg Signs will be providing insight into the signage fabrication and how their team used existing relationships to successfully complete the project. The tour will begin under the landmark Anthem sign and end at Dockmaster for food, drinks and mingling.

Schedule of Events:

6:30pm – Tour begins under The Anthem sign. Please be on time!

7:30-9:30pm – Drinks, food and mingling at Dockmaster

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-district-wharf-tour-how-signage-helped-build-a-neighborhood-tickets-75394471895

Full list of signage fabricated for District Wharf by Gelberg Signs:

  • 12 Stories
  • Rappahannock Oyster
  • Tiki TNT
  • Soda Pop Shop
  • Toastique
  • Milk Bar
  • Dolcezza
  • Kaliwa
  • Union stage
  • Union Pizza
  • Pearl Street
  • Cantina Bambina
  • Kith Kin
  • The Anthem

About Gelberg Signs:

In our 75th year of operation, Gelberg Signs is the region’s premier sign company, designing, fabricating, installing and servicing signs. We’re a full-service sign company capable of handling any size project. Our award-winning design team will provide you with stunning and creative sign renderings reviewed by our internal engineering department. Our experienced fabricators and craftsmen will build your sign to the highest quality. Gelberg Signs professional sign installers will erect your sign with precision and efficiency. Our entire team of nearly 100 employees including Project Managers, Estimators, and Office Support are focused on delivering you an exceptional sign buying experience.

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