Nov 10, 2022

Placemaking

Erin Grandmaison RGD, Bruce Power

image of exhibits at ROM and Bruce Power Plant

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Creating an Experience: Signage and Exhibit Design Process

Presented by Erin Grandmaison RGD, Senior Graphic Designer at Bruce Power

Follow the process behind the Bruce Power team solution for the new exhibits at their Visitor Centre and learn how to create a memorable experience that will resonate with visitors.

Wayfinding in Museum Settings as an Inclusive Ecosystem

Presented by Dave Hollands, Former Head of Creative at the Royal Ontario Museum & Elizabeth Novak, Program Coordinator at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Wayfinding in a Museum setting now serves many user types with differing needs through multiple channels. An effective design integrates all channels and responds to the lived experience of its diverse users. Example case will show development of the tactile map for the new ROM Dawn of Life Gallery as a prototype for future galleries.

Erin Grandmaison RGD

Bruce Power

Erin’s creative skills and experience deliver unique insights to the needs of each project.

She is an award-winning graphic designer that started her career in Toronto, bringing campaigns to life for one of Canada’s leading architecture and interior firms. Her signage and design within the collaborative team can be found in well-known buildings such as Pearson Airport, York University, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and the Hershey Centre. Erin is known for her imaginative work that are still succinct and informative and is currently using those skills at Bruce Power as a Senior Designer. Erin supports wellness and community activism by being a founding and executive member of the local endurance events group, Race Huron and volunteering as a YMCA/MOSSA fitness instructor. She is an RGD member, is on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and has been a Student RGD judge.