Continuing Education

Introduction to Recognition Systems

• Understand the continued emphasis on donation growth and how it benefits the health and welfare of individuals and communities
• Learn how displays can be designed to encourage future giving
• Become familiar with how to educate and promote social awareness and environmental initiatives through recognition systems
• Discuss real-life examples of successful recognition systems that also incorporate ADA and Wayfinding solutions

ADA & Accessibility Guidelines

• General legal framework for the ADA and ADAAG and their relationship to local and state codes and regulations
• Major ADAAG regulations currently governing interior signage
• Impact of the “new” ADAAG on signage design

Introduction to Digital Signage

• Understand utilization by market segment
• Overview of hardware, software and content components that create a turn-key solution
• Common uses to address wayfinding, identification, regulatory and other critical information needs
• Impacts of accessibility guidelines including the ADA, mounting and other considerations

Wayfinding: The Psychology of Movement

• Introduction to wayfinding concepts and terminologies
• Conducting a wayfinding assessment of a building or location
• Applying traffic flow theories to a location
• Determining the necessary placement of signage to support a location

Green: The Strategies for Signage

• Introduction to green concepts and terminologies
• Green strategies for signage including: material selection, modularity, durability and end-of-life management
• How signage affects LEED^® certification

Green: Introduction to Solar Signage

• Benefits of solar powered signage
• Primary components of a solar sign
• Design & related considerations
• Impact of sustainability on brand promotion

Color Theory and Architectural Signage

• Basic principles of color, including the makeup of the color wheel and commonly used color harmonies
• Palette of colors used in design, including architectural materials
• Principles of contrast and legibility as defined by the ADAAG, including recommended contrast levels using Light Reflective Value (LRV) calculations
• Common color harmonies that impact the design of signage and architectural design in general

Program developed by Roger Whitehouse, RIBA, FSEGD

Architectural Typography: The Hidden Art of Letters

• Basics of typography as used in architecture: terminology, measurement, cases and typestyles
• Principles of legibility, character spacing, contrast and color
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) as applied to typography

Program developed by Roger Whitehouse, RIBA, FSEGD