Freshly Certified — Wayfinding Design Case Studies

This webinar is free for everyone to attend.

Do you find the process of presenting your portfolio nerve-wracking? Wouldn't it be great to not only see examples of engaging projects, but also how they're put together for prospective clients or employers?

Join our diverse panelists of recently Certified RGDs as they break down their case study processes and answer questions about their experiences. This Webinar is perfect for the designer looking to see and learn how others present their work succinctly and effectively in the virtual world. Also, if you are thinking about getting Certified and want to see examples of how to do the presentation portion and create your case studies, this is the Webinar for you.

Presenters:

Kelsea Cotnam RGD

Kelsea graduated from the York University and Sheridan College joint design program, then worked for multiple in-house teams for the past 11 years. Currently the Senior Graphic Designer for the Niagara Region creating a wide range of design projects that promote and enhance the overall image and awareness of the Niagara region and focus on accessible design for all Niagara's residents.

Case Study: The Glendridge Quarry Naturalization Site 

The Glendridge Quarry Naturalization Site is a former quarry turned landfill and finally turned into a park in 2002. The signage inside the park had not been updated since that time and had severely outdated information and graffiti and weather damage. The Public Works Department decided they wanted to revamp the signage ahead of the 2022 summer season. 

Arun Rajendran RGD

Arun is a wayfinding designer with a background in architecture and information design. Arun is passionate about amalgamating his interdisciplinary knowledge to solve complex navigational challenges and create legible environments.  His particular areas of interest in wayfinding include inclusive wayfinding, multilingual and cross-cultural communication, and the use of emerging technologies to augment the wayfinding experience. He worked in the UK, UAE, and India before moving to Canada and is currently the wayfinding designer at Fathom Studio, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Case Study: St. Boniface

St. Boniface is a 150+ year-old hospital in Winnipeg. It is the second-largest hospital in Manitoba and the first in Western Canada. Fathom Studio was asked to implement a wayfinding system based on an existing wayfinding strategy and design. 

Mostafa Zohdy RGD

Mostafa is a Wayfinding and Graphic Designer with a background in Architecture. His work focuses on spatial and visual design, including placemaking, branding, illustration, and data visualization. He is currently part of the Environmental Graphic Design team at MJMA in Toronto.

Case Study: Carter House in Egypt

Built in 1910, Carter House in Egypt was home to archaeologist Howard Carter during his discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Now a museum, its transformation required a wayfinding system that is functional, accessible, and contextually and historically sensitive, to enhance the visitor experience while preserving the legacy of one of archaeology’s greatest discoveries.