N’ext Design Group is an evolutionary extension of Blair Sign Programs and developed as an answer to the growing need for an exterior sign and experiential design company with a background in the built environment. Scott Blair, a founding principal, brings his years of experience designing in retail and mixed-use environments for national and commercial retail developers.
Janke is a HUB certified communication design firm that employs multiple strategies and mediums across 10+ business sectors to connect people, places, and products through outstanding brand experiences.
For nearly two decades, clients have benefited from the firm’s passion and expertise in the integrated brand approach, providing creative multi-channel solutions required to produce actionable results for each brand’s needs and plan for growth.
During her career, Sharmi Patel has worked at design and architecture firms in three major east coast cities - Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City - contributing to the visual placemaking and wayfinding of many prominent public institutions. Sharmi Patel has developed her skills in experiential graphic design, harnessing her creative problem solving skills to shape the user experience and enrich lives.
Sarah McKeen is a Project Manager in the New York office of Pentagram.
Before Joining Pentagram Sarah McKeen worked for Gensler for 8 years of which half of her time there was spent as an Interior Designer and half as an Environmental Graphic Designer. Before Gensler, Sarah was at Morgan Gick McBeath & Associates as an Interior Designer in Falls Church, VA for three years.
Sarah McKeen graduated from the University of Florida's Interior Design program.
Sharon Silvers is a wayfinding project manager at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
John Llewellyn's purpose in life is to share the wonders of the world – with the world's people. In order to achieve this lofty goal, John continuously utilizes and refines his skills in creative direction, interpretation and design. By paying close attention to what the AUDIENCE needs and wants, John helps to lead projects along the hard road from undefined possibility to concrete success.
Earl Lee brings more than 15 years of experience to the project team. Earl’s understanding of the finite details of design and technology as relates to the built environment, how a brand plays out from its identity to signage and wayfinding add value to each and every collaborative team. His strategic approach and utmost attention to detail have helped ensure that design solutions can be both innovative and cost effective.
Christopher Nolan has primary responsibility for leadership of the Central Park Conservancy's physical planning effort and execution of its restoration / renovation program.
His responsibilities include providing leadership and direction for: all physical planning, project development, public and regulatory approvals, project design and construction, and project management and administration. He is responsible for establishing and maintaining departmental and project controls and is the principal contract officer for major construction contracts.
Jenny Wilmot joined BLDD as an environmental graphic designer with a passion for great design and a love for branded environments. She brings with her 20 years of architectural and environmental graphic design experience. Her experience includes designing and creating engaging spaces for major league stadiums, arenas, convention centers and halls of fame. She enjoys the process of developing a project from concept through completion and insuring that each project incorporates the client’s story and brand.
