PROCESS

The process that Visual Communications utilizes to conceptualize, design and implement your project involves four carefully-constructed phases which evolve from analysis and planning to documentation and administration.

Phase One: Analysis and Masterplanning

• Provide orientation meeting with team.
• Mental and physical walk-throughs of interior and exterior signage.
• Research and analysis of city signage code for exterior signage.
• Provide building name and entrance name review and name recommendations.
• Identify and provide ambiguous terminology locations.
• Provide complete analysis document with photos of existing signage types and remodeling or replacement upgrade recommendation throughout campus.
• Provide map depicting high traffic points and signage centers.
• Provide phased approach to updating all signage within the area on a prioority basis (i.e. Priority One; Within six months, Priority Two; Within two years, Priority Three; two to five years).

Phase Two: Schematic Design and Design Documentation

• Provide schematic design of Signage Hierarchy (two options) for exterior and interior wayfinding and identity signage elements.
• Provide preliminary location plans and message schedules for all exterior and interior wayfinding and identity signage elements.
• Budget planning for both exterior and interior components.
• Initial samples/color approvals.

Phase Three: Construction Documentation

• Detail drawings (fabrication techniques, materials, colors, lighting requirements).
• Provide revisions to location plans and message schedules.
• Preparation and distribution of bid documents.
• Review/analysis of competitive bids.

Phase Four: Construction Administration

• Fabrication contract negotiation.
• Construction supervision
• System implementation