Environmental Graphics Design

Environmental graphic design covers and transcends the design fields of graphic design, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and industrial design. Environmental graphics is integrated with these design trades as it involves scaled design of a functional and pleasing element for a built environment. Environmental graphics are printed on various mediums suited for both indoor and outdoor sites. Environmental graphic design consultants commonly submit their own ‘shop drawings' or technical specifications to supplement architects' and landscape architects' technical drawings. Examples of the use of environmental graphics include:

Sign Programs - Environmental graphic design is employed in signage design and planning programs. Sign programs are elements used to visually communicate a building name. Applications specifically include retail and commercial uses.

Map and Way Finding Graphics - Environmental graphic design is also employed in map and way finding illustration. Building and landscape architects; interior and industrial designers incorporate their design concepts to the signage by closely collaborating with map and way finding symbol consultants.

Exhibit and Interpretive Design - Exhibits and interpretive designs have specific design concepts and ethos. Professional printers commonly print posters of graphic installations for corporate presentations, art exhibits, trade shows, architectural or landscape architectural presentations.

Retail Design - Retail design involves the collaboration of environmental graphics design consultants, architects and interior designers. These design problems usually follow the design concept of the architects and purpose of the owners. Environmental graphic design in retail involves the design of outdoor brand signage and interior retail space signage.
Professional printing services today offer UV-protected and fade resistant poster printing for environmental graphic designs. Customers can choose between large-format poster prints in rolled or mounted formats. Rolled formats come in standard or customized sizes ranging from 8x8 to 59x100 inch sizes, with free next day shipping. Mounted formats can be printed in standard or customized sizes ranging from 8x8 to 24x 36 inches. They are mounted on 3/16 inch thick gator boards, with project turnaround of three business days.

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