(About)
Pattern is a way of identifying and revealing the elements, conditions, and constraints at hand, and using them to create systems for better human interaction.
What We Do
We build brand identities and specialize in branded environments, experiential graphics, wayfinding, and signage consulting.
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We develop brand identities from the ground up and also work with established brands to evolve and extend their visual language. We start by understanding your organization, the world you operate in, and what you’re looking to accomplish. Together, we explore visual concepts rooted in what makes you distinct, then develop that direction into a cohesive system designed to work across real needs and applications. The result is an identity built to work now, with the flexibility to grow and evolve over time.
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We translate identity and culture into the experience of a physical place. We consider the purpose of a space and how it will be used, then apply the brand in ways that support those goals and express its identity. The result is an experience that feels considered and authentic, with an identity expressed through both its visual character and the way people experience it.
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We work as signage consultants throughout the full arc of a project, helping owners and project teams understand what’s needed and developing signage programs from early planning through final installation. Our services include master planning and programming, ADA and building occupancy signage, code and accessibility requirements, exterior signage and zoning, campus wayfinding, project documentation and guidelines. We have a deep understanding of fabrication and can coordinate with vendors throughout production and installation.
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We develop wayfinding systems that help people understand where they are, where they need to go, and how to get there. We consider the entire visitor experience, from arrival and circulation to destinations and decision points. We establish a clear hierarchy of information, messaging, and visual cues that makes complex environments easier to navigate.
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We design signage systems that balance information, function, and the surrounding environment. We develop a visual language and hierarchy of information, using materials and details that integrate with the architecture. From code-required signage to directories, directional, and architectural signage, we consider each sign as part of a larger experience and an extension of the built environment. We create the documentation needed to carry the design through fabrication and installation.
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Our service offerings include brand strategy and deployment, web and digital platforms, print media, packaging, presentations, and other brand applications. Whether part of a larger brand identity program or a focused project, we bring the same comprehensive approach to each. Have something else in mind? Get in touch and let’s talk about it.
Our Values
01 • Integrity
Taking responsibility for the work means owning the decisions that go into it. It’s being clear about what we know, asking questions when we don’t, and considering our clients’ needs alongside the practical realities of budget, schedule, and execution. We believe good design should not only be thoughtfully conceived, but also achievable, functional, and built to last. We make work that serves the people who rely on it.
03 • Collaboration
Good work comes from bringing different perspectives and expertise together. We’re comfortable working between organizations, designers, strategists, architects, builders, fabricators, and other partners, listening carefully and contributing our point of view. We see collaboration as part of the design process, not something that happens around it.
02 • Curiosity
We approach every project with a beginner’s mind, open to discovering new worlds and perspectives. Asking “how” and “why” keeps us learning and uncovering insights that lead to better design. Curiosity is at the heart of our practice, and it’s what keeps us moving forward.
04 • Play
A little laughter and lightness are part of the creative process. Taking time for play gives us room to experiment, tinker, and explore possibilities without needing to know where they’ll lead. Occasionally setting the ‘rules’, norms, and assumptions aside can make space for unexpected ideas and innovative solutions to emerge.