Monday, November 23, 2009

Using Identia Online: Take-offs

Identia Online is a great tool to help with take-offs and estimating. Instead of using paper plans and a highlighter, create a project in Identia Online, load the location plans, and start placing markers!

Use the "Add Marker" button to place markers on the plans. Create one or more sign types to organize the markers. If you wish, add sign messages based on information from the plan. When you are finished, print out the sign schedule PDF and use the summary page to get a count for each sign type. Later, you can flesh out the details of the sign schedule, or export the data as an Excel file.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Blogs, News, and Other Links: October 2009

EGD and the ADA

Interview with several EGD firms about designing within ADA regulations. [Communication Arts]

Innovative Signage at Boston Food Bank

Optical illusion greats drivers on side of new Greater Boston Food Bank building. [Boston Globe]

AIGA Symbols

A collection of sign symbols in the latest issue of Arrows & Icons. Also in this issue: an article about New Jersey's statewide wayfinding program. [Arrows & Icons]

Wayfinding Starts in the Parking Garage

Signage is often overlooked in hospital parking garages. [Healthcare Design]

Using iPhones for City Navigation

Will iPhone apps change the future of city wayfinding?.[designworkplan]

Gas Pumps and Wayfinding

Compares wayfinding to the process of filling up.[Corbin Design]

Tampa Riverwalk Solor Signs Case Study

Solar powered wayfinding signs in Tampa. [The Green Resource Guide]

The Cost of Healthcare: EGD Edition

How responsible EGD can help reduce costs for health care facilities. [FocusEGD]