What we learned in 2018 (Cities)

Graphic Solutions excels in collaborating with key stakeholders

Graphic Solutions excels in collaborating with key stakeholders

Cities want enhanced branding

This year, we saw a growing emphasis for cities, particularly downtowns and gateway districts, to implement branding strategies. Many of our clients saw increased Economic Development as improved branding created a stronger sense of place.

City of Commerce brand logo

City of Commerce brand logo

City of Commerce banners

City of Commerce banners

Cities need improved wayfinding

The evolving “sharing economy” along with convenient, electric-powered modes of transportation, are changing the way people move. City leaders need wayfinding programs for “complete streets” that incorporate safe options for multi-modal transportation. See San Diego’s Midway/Pacific Highway “Urban Greening Plan” below.

Midway-Pacific Highway Community ID

Midway-Pacific Highway Community ID

Midway-Pacific Hwy. vehicle directional

Midway-Pacific Hwy. vehicle directional

Bike and Pedestrian directionals

Bike and Pedestrian directionals


Collaboration

As we wrap up another successful year, we want to thank our clients and creative partners. The very core of our success is working together with our owners, other design professionals and stakeholders. Great things happen when great minds come together!

How is your city planning to revitalize your downtown or nearby districts?

You’ll need Graphic Solutions for effective wayfinding programs and building consensus with stakeholders–to support a winning plan for Economic Development.

Graphic Solutions Celebrates 48 Years in Business!

From left to right: Ruben Andrews, Principal, John O’Connell, Retired, Simon Andrews, Principal and Frank Mando, Design Manager

From left to right: Ruben Andrews, Principal, John O’Connell, Retired, Simon Andrews, Principal and Frank Mando, Design Manager

Our Fun and Freaky Halloween/Anniversary Party–powered by insane creativity and out of the box thinking– featured unusual, fun games, “Soul” food and an art project for each staff member to transform a common styrofoam head into a new person or creature.

Common styrofoam head

Common styrofoam head

Dead Ringer ring toss, Clown Hole organ toss and Eye Popper eye ball toss

Dead Ringer ring toss, Clown Hole organ toss and Eye Popper eye ball toss

Graphic Solutions for Economic Development

California cities are focused now, more than ever, on strategic growth that will provide ample housing, encourage economic development and promote a distinctive sense of place for residents and visitors alike.

Graphic Solutions has worked successfully with scores of California cities--elected officials, staff and stakeholders--to develop consensus for designs that celebrate each community's distinctive brand and character.  Recent projects include Crescent City, Balboa Village, Cathedral City, Laguna Beach, and many more.

"I found the Graphic Solutions team to be very experienced in both the creative and technical sides of developing our Wayfinding Program.

The overall result was an outstanding design that met both the aesthetics and the directional needs of the city."

-Assistant City Manager, City of Coronado

 

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Visit us for some fresh ideas at the LCC Tradeshow in Long Beach, September 12-13, 2018

Booth #1243

 
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Graphic Solutions for Community Colleges

Graphic Solutions for Community Colleges

As campuses expand to accommodate growth, Graphic Solutions is providing innovative wayfinding; signage standards and branding to enhance the learning environment and manifest community pride.

"I would not hesitate to recommend the Graphic Solutions team for design of campus wayfinding programs."

-District Architect, SDCCD

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Visit us for some fresh ideas at the CCFC Tradeshow September 11, 2018 in Sacramento

Booth #202

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Graphic solutions help you remember where you parked at...

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Unique shopping and dining experiences are combined with park-like amenities and new apartment homes at the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch...and the project's aesthetic extends into the parking garages--to welcome visitors.

Graphic Solutions designed a series of bird and flower images, rendered in the rich colors of classic Southern California ceramic tiles--to designate parking levels.

The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch parking facility tiles

The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch parking facility tiles

Originally, Graphic Solutions worked with the developer, Coast Income Properties, and Architects SGPA--to design a dramatic overhead gateway, branding and comprehensive sign program for the project, including monument signage, site wayfinding and tenant criteria.

Pacific Highlands Ranch Archway

Pacific Highlands Ranch Archway


LOOKING FOR BRIGHT IDEAS FOR YOUR PROJECT?

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Graphic Solutions' team has the experience and creativity to provide project branding and innovative wayfinding solutions for any environment.

Contact us today at (619) 239-1336 to discuss your project or click here to email your request.