Focus on
Our Viewpoint
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Philosophy
The Design Office of Steve Neumann & Friends is the end product of the successful merging of two exacting disciplines: Architecture and Graphic Design.
From small office buildings to complex hospitals, universities, libraries and real estate developments, we reduce visual communication problems to their essential components and apply current technology and contemporary design in developing visual communication systems through an architectural medium.
It requires experience in the two-dimensional field of graphic design, advertising and design communication arts together with an understanding of three-dimensional architecture to develop environmental signage wayfinding systems that will stand the test of time both aesthetically and physically.
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Approach
We approach each signage program as a problem unique unto itself. The resulting solutions reflect input from all parties: Client, Architect, Graphic Designer and User. The result being a wayfinding program which solves the user’s visual communication problems.
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Service
Our services can vary from project to project, however, in each case our primary responsibility is to give the end user a signage system that “works”. From the preparation of programming through design, construction documents, bidding and fabrication/installation supervision, the client determines which services are needed to allow for completion of their project within available budgets and time. Rather than delegating the work and project responsibilities to the staff, Mr. Neumann believes that it is his responsibility to oversee and participate on all aspects of the project. He will be the primary client contact, furthermore, he will make a personal commitment that the solution and implementation will be a success. -
Identity
We are a team of graphic and architectural signage designers. We are not in the practice of architecture, but are in the practice of solving visual communication problems within architecture. Specializing in the planning, design and management of wayfinding programs that are not only functional, but also complimentary to the environment for which they are designed.
