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Sign Trends to Watch in 2019: Technology, Fabrication Materials & Process

While countless trends come and go, from fashion to music to yes, even signage, one thing remains constant: signage itself will always be ‘on trend.’ Why? Because just as with fashion – trends change but needs don’t – signage will always be necessary to help people know where they are and how to get to where they want to go.

So while we don’t have a crystal ball, it’s safe to say these are the trends in sign technology, fabrication materials, and processes to watch for in 2019 – and beyond.

The Role of Signage in Environmental Graphic Design

According to the Society for Experiential Graphic Design, Environmental Graphic Design (EGD) ‘embraces many design disciplines including graphic, architectural, interior, landscape, and industrial design, all concerned with the visual aspects of wayfinding, communicating identity and information, and shaping the idea of creating experiences that connect people to place.’ Simply put, environmental graphic design communicates the story of an environment with thoughtful, branded navigation solutions to link signage to the community it serves.

The Importance of a Master Plan in Wayfinding Signage Systems

As discussed previously, wayfinding encompasses all of the ways in which people orient themselves in physical space and navigate from place to place.  In addition, for large companies, educational campuses, operational facilities, hospitality industries, parking structures, and more, wayfinding master plans serve to help meet federal and state requirements for accessibility wayfinding infrastructure and emergency wayfinding infrastructure.

The Importance of Wayfinding & Architectural Signage in Urban Landscapes

While it’s true that wayfinding is about helping people get to where they want to go, it also boasts benefits to brand enhancements and key destinations.

In a world where cities are quickly and easily navigated with a smartphone and information can be found within minutes, how is physical wayfinding necessary?

Architectural Elements & Wayfinding for Parking Garages

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 105 million commercial parking spaces in the U.S. And since those numbers show no signs of waning as cities and suburbs welcome new residents and businesses every day, the demand for parking facilities has increased accordingly.

How Digital Print Trends Are Shaping Commercial Sign Design & Fabrication

Digital printing has transformed virtually every aspect of the sign and graphics industry, including wayfinding and architectural signs. And improvements in technology and equipment have increased the number of possibilities available, from methodologies to materials.