Archive for the tag 'signage'

CS Designworks Launches Cash for WEB Clunkers Program

clunkers-logo-blogIn an effort to rid the Internet  of outdated, inefficient, bandwith-guzzling websites, we have launched an ambitious program at CSD called Cash for Web Clunkers. Spinning off of President Obama’s successful Cash for Clunkers program, which expired August 23rd, where owners were able to trade in their old “clunker” for a generous $3,500 or $4,500 towards the purchase of a new fuel-efficient car.

We are offering three enticing incentives to encourage owners of websites that are in serious need of an upgrade. 1) A 20% discount of our normally competitive pricing 2) Free Web Hosting for 1 year and 3) Up to 80 % financing at 0% interest for 1 year to qualified upgraders. Read more »

Adapting a New New York City Subway Map?

Vignelli 2008 Subway MapI’ve always been a map lover and collector but working for a design company that specializes in designing maps I find that I now analyze them to the nth degree.

Because of my love for travel I find transit maps the most interesting and found the book, Transit Maps of the World, to be one of my greatest collections of transit maps out there. It includes New York City’s Subway Map, fourth on the list of most used metro systems in the world, and dates back original designs from 1905. (Speaking of the most used metro systems, it’s a good thing we are not #1 like Tokyo.) Read more »

Counting on Type

temporary subway graphicsThe other day on my way home, I entered the Columbus Circle 59th Street station and immediately felt disconcerted. It wasn’t the construction – the station’s been a mess for some time now – it was the temporary signage. Read more »

Signage at its Best

SignsWhen traveling abroad I often find a new culture to be overwhelming because of language barriers or social norms. This is where good visual communication through signage without any letterforms or words can help introduce and immerse me into the culture. Signs warn me of any potential dangers by displaying traffic laws and showing me what bird or animal to watch for. It also tells me about their creativity and even their sense of humor. Here are some of my favorites. Here are some of my favorites. Read more »