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
Fabrication Story: Massive Marble Touch Table
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What's 21 feet long, weighs nearly three tons and can accommodate 20 people at a time in Orlando, Florida? It's not the teacup ride, it's a massive Italian marble-clad touch table, custom-built by Ideum (Corrales, N.M.) in conjunction with an all-star team that included firms Gensler, IDEO and Second Story.
 Building a Blaze—Museum at Prairiefire |
 Railroads, Research and Rust at Philadelphia’s Rail Park |
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
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Materials News
Green Dot Sign Named “Most Innovative” Exhibitor at 2019 Greenbuild
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At the Greenbuild International Conference & EXPO in Atlanta, GA Green Dot Sign® received the "Most Innovative—2019 Green Exhibitor" Award. This vendor award acknowledges efforts taken to develop new and impactful office sign offerings.
Gemini Introduces New LUXE LED-illuminated Letters
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Gemini, a leader in the wholesale manufacture of dimensional letters, logos and plaques, recently announced the expansion of its popular LUXE™ line of illuminated letters. The new LUXE line offers the impact of precision-machined acrylic in a seamless, trimless and 1-1/2-in. deep, low-profile design. LUXE is illuminated with specially designed, UL®-certified, long-life LEDs that use less power.
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