Environmental graphic design and experiential graphic design are visual communications manifested in the physical, material world. Naturally, then, materials are the DNA of the environments and experiences that result. Materiality establishes the tone and nature of their visual vocabulary.
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Materials Articles
Building a Blaze—Museum at Prairiefire
Read Time: 9 minutes
There remains a burning desire to know more about the Verner Johnson-designed Museum at Prairiefire (Overland, Kan.)—an example of how architecture and experiential graphics can be as one—and its permanent exhibits, designed and fabricated by Dimensional Innovations.
 Railroads, Research and Rust at Philadelphia’s Rail Park |
 Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute |
Thoughts and Opinions
Deconstructing Technology as a Building Material—Digital Display Basics
Traditional designers are accustomed to using materials like fabric, wood, metal, and glass to create interiors that bring buildings to life and convey narratives. Of late, however, technology has established itself as an essential component of any space, and it must be considered as necessary as any other building material.
 A Studio Visit—Inspired Surface Imaging at Designtex |
Explore SEGD Award Winners
 Allen Institute for Brain Science |
 Rabobank Sydney Headquarters |
 Jinyi Cinemas Guangzhou Haizhucheng IMAX |
 Google Wayfinding |
SEGD Talks - Materials videos
 Wendy Fok - The 21st Century Maker |
Materials EGD Firms
The Buzz: Materials Web Links
SEGD Materials Podcasts
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Materials News
Designtex 5x5, A Crypton® Collection
Read Time: 1.5 minutes
In celebration of Crypton's 25th anniversary and their foundational partnership with Designtex, the two innovators have teamed up once again to introduce a special collection that pays homage to art, design, technology, performance and two pioneering leaders in the contract textile industry.
Gemini Introduces Duets Accents
Read Time: 1.5 minutes
Gemini (Cannon Falls, Minn.), manufacturer of the Duets® line of premium plastic engraving material, has introduced Duets Accents™, a line of colorful, cell-cast acrylic sheet material that can be used for engraving, decorative accent or as a dimensional design component in wayfinding, ADA and architectural signage. The single-ply material features an array of contemporary colors in transparent, translucent and opaque color choices.
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