MC Group and Icon Announce Merger

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MC Group and Icon, two of the leading providers of brand implementation solutions in the United States, announced last week that they have merged. The combined organization now provides comprehensive signage, construction, energy and maintenance solutions to some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands.

20 Questions with NEXT/NOW—Digital Experiences for Retail, Museums

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Award-winning creative technology agency NEXT/NOW (Chicago) answers questions about hardware, engagement, strategy and more, comparing and contrasting work for retail and museum verticals.

ESI Design "Sensing Change" in Chicago

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151 N Franklin bills their new 35-story tower in downtown Chicago as a “next-generation workplace.” To help achieve this goal, they asked ESI Design (New York) to create a digital experience for the building’s second floor terrace—complete with imposing concrete wall—that would make the space feel more open and organic.

Watchfire Digital Billboard Retires

Watchfire Hosts Billboard Retirement Party

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In what may be the first event of its kind, Watchfire Signs recently hosted a retirement party for the giant billboard that stands in front of their Danville, Illinois headquarters.

Chicago, Did You Hear?

NeoCon 2020 Calls for Speakers, Lululemon Flagship Opens, and More News in Chicago

Chicago, Did You Hear?

Extra Special Sauce—McDonald's HQ Reimagined

Extra Special Sauce—McDonald's Corporation Headquarters Reimagined

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When McDonald's Corporation chose a new location for their headquarters in Chicago's West Loop, they assembled a team that included IA Interior Architects, Studio O+A and Leviathan to create a physical space and digital interactives that send a powerful message about the company's future direction.

Ware Malcomb Elevates Two Oak Brook Team Members

Grant Brandenburg is Promoted to Director, Regional Operations; Troy Flick is Named Studio Manager, Design

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Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced two Midwest promotions: Grant Brandenburg has been promoted to director, regional operations and Troy Flick has been promoted to studio manager, design. Both are based out of the firm’s Oak Brook, Ill. office.

Watchfire Signs Announces Scholarship

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Watchfire Signs, a manufacturer of LED virtual scoreboards and video boards, announced the creation of a scholarship designed to recognize high school students who develop content for Watchfire video scoreboards or displays on campus. The "Fired Up Watchfire Scholarship" will provide $500 in financial assistance to a graduating high school senior who demonstrates excellence in the creation and use of content on a Watchfire sports display during a live event.

2019 SEGD Business & Leadership a Success

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Passionate designers from across the country came together to gain and grow their business and leadership skills as their careers move into management positions. Join us as we review and wrap-up this fantastic event.

Chicago Architecture Center

Finalist 2019

After 50 years, the CAC had matured into a leading Chicago cultural organization—but the only one without a home. Their new home needed a gateway for Chicagoans and visitors to explore Chicago’s architectural masterpieces while revealing the importance of design and urban planning in Chicago and in cities across the country and around the world.