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Why the Color Rendering Index matters
Good design needs the right lighting. A high Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 90 or higher more accurately renders color, making it easier...


Why the best designers love good project management
On every custom project we work on, our design partners own the decisions and take the overall lead. After all, it’s their name on the...


Tricks of the trade
Vinyl installation is more complicated that it appears, requiring a specific skill set – and patience. Bubbles, wrinkles and crooked...


Five more ways to stretch even a large project budget
In our last blog, we shared five ideas that could help you get more from your next project budget. In many cases, a simple adjustment can...


5 ways to stretch the budget on your next big design project
Your ideas always come with a price tag, but with a bit of planning, strategic use of materials and smart production, you can still...


Why you should hire a person with disabilities
Sometimes the right person for the job isn’t who you expected. You see, we often look for the kind of skills that look good on a resume –...


9 ways to add accessibility to your next project so you don't exclude anyone
The design process usually begins with consideration of an intended target market or group that the client is hoping to attract. What...


Time's ticking! How to handle that next rush job
There’s nothing like a rush job to raise your blood pressure. Even if you’re a disciplined planner, there will always be last minute...


Tag, you're it.
How technology can help you deliver every project on time. Most designers have lived or can imagine this nightmare scenario. Your design...


We've got something to help you scratch that creative itch!
Enter the Franklin Imaging Office Design Contest After converting part of our headquarters into a school for our employees' kids during...


Redefining Education: Innovative Approaches to Learning Space Design
According to a published study, school design has the potential to exert a 16% impact on student learning rates. What primary design...


Designing with wellness in mind
Long after the ribbons have been cut and you’ve moved onto the next project, the impact of your designs remain. If you question the power...


The art of design in healthcare
Mental and behavioral health facilities are shedding their institutional feel in favor of designs that promote healing. This change...


Let's get creative
“So, what do you do?” – it’s the question that’s launched a million cocktail party conversations, first dates and professional...


Boosting employee morale with environmental graphics - a win/win for companies
In today's competitive corporate landscape, employee morale and retention have become increasingly important. High morale is a critical...
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