Harbinger (Jacksonville, Fla.) has won a contract to fabricate and install double-faced LED-illuminated pylon signs for more than 600 7-Eleven convenience-store locations in the U.S. The firm will convert exterior signage to the 7-Eleven brand for the company’s newly acquired stores.

MERJE (West Chester, Pa.) is leading a team of multi-disciplined firms, including McCann Adams Studio, Gannett Fleming, Estilio Communications, and I.T. Gonzalez in the development of a Downtown Wayfinding Master Plan for downtown Austin, Texas. The plan considers all wayfinding tools, including technology, maps, signage, placemaking landmarks, streetscapes, and lighting. Currently in the design development phase, the project is scheduled for rollout in 2013.

Pentagram (New York) designed a new program to rebrand World Chess, the pinnacle of competitive chess. Designed to emphasize the qualities of intelligence and intensity inherent to the game, the graphic identity takes the form of a three-dimensional hexagonal board in which many different permutations can be seen.

Rowmark (Findlay, Ohio) introduced UltraGrave™, a new range of laminates. The ultimate user-friendly, multi-functional engraving sheet, UltraGrave™ offers ultra creativity, ultra customization, and ultra durability in 38 color combinations and with the ability to custom color match.

Studio SC (Seattle) completed an environmental graphics and wayfinding program for Federal Center South, the Seattle District headquarters of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. A design/build project with Sellen Construction and ZGF Architects, the new building was dedicated on October 11.