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July 15, 2020

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January 24, 2022

How to Do A Site Survey: A Real World Example

January 24, 2022

The first step in planning and managing an effective wayfinding system is to inventory and audit your current signage. Are you still completing site surveys and installs using paper floorplans and spreadsheets? Are you looking for a better way? This webinar guides you through the process of preparing for and conducting a site survey for…

Working with Visuals

June 21, 2021

Visuals are everywhere and they can often define and communicate information more concisely than words. There are symbols, accents, maps, and more! Do you want to learn best practices when it comes to preparing visuals in Illustrator? This webinar covers naming conventions for dark or light visuals and applying custom colours to visuals, as well…

Easy Takeoffs and Estimating in SignAgent

April 7, 2021

Takeoffs and estimates are an essential part of your business, enabling you to land new jobs and align customer value with your business needs. Do you struggle with this process or want tips to increase efficiency and accuracy during this phase of projects? In this webinar, SignAgent President, David Jorritsma, explains how you can use…

Streamlining Fabrication with SignAgent

February 11, 2021

Did you know that SignAgent can be used to significantly streamline the sign fabrication process, and create and manage custom sign fabrication workflows? Watch this presentation by SignAgent founder, David Jorritsma, as he demonstrates exactly how fabricators can use SignAgent and the SignAgent app to save time and money and take full control of their…

SignAgent Launches New Brand Identity at SEGD 50th Anniversary Conference

August 24, 2023

Members of the SignAgent team at SignAgent’s trade show booth at SEGD’s 2023 Conference in Washington, D.C.. Left to right: James Bosma, David Jorritsma, Alex Keen, Alexa Latowiec. WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2023 Today, SignAgent officially announced the launch of its newly updated brand identity. The announcement was made at SEGD’s Annual Conference, in Washington…

The Risks of Poor Wayfinding

May 18, 2023

Wayfinding is a crucial aspect of any public or private space as it helps people navigate and find their way to their desired location. Poor wayfinding brings risks for organizations that can negatively impact a range of factors, all of which have hidden but very real costs associated with them. Here are 5 of those…

3D Identity By Elements

May 1, 2023

How 3D Identity by Elements improved their project management process with SignAgent CASE STUDY – EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO 3D Identity by Elements 3D Identity by Elements is a Denver-based full-service experiential graphic design studio. Their services include branding, wayfinding, and experiential graphic design and also extend to in-house fabrication and installation. Their clients include…

SignAgent Making its Debut Appearance at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023 in Amsterdam

March 8, 2023

SignAgent is excited to announce its debut at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2023 in Amsterdam. SignAgent will be showcasing its innovative wayfinding and signage asset management platform at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023 in Amsterdam from March 14 to 16. Expo attendees can visit SignAgent at Booth 1318 to learn more about SignAgent and see it…

SignAgent Launches New Brand Identity at SEGD 50th Anniversary Conference

August 24, 2023

Members of the SignAgent team at SignAgent’s trade show booth at SEGD’s 2023 Conference in Washington, D.C.. Left to right: James Bosma, David Jorritsma, Alex Keen, Alexa Latowiec. WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2023 Today, SignAgent officially announced the launch of its newly updated brand identity. The announcement was made at SEGD’s Annual Conference, in Washington…

The Risks of Poor Wayfinding

May 18, 2023

Wayfinding is a crucial aspect of any public or private space as it helps people navigate and find their way to their desired location. Poor wayfinding brings risks for organizations that can negatively impact a range of factors, all of which have hidden but very real costs associated with them. Here are 5 of those…

3D Identity By Elements

May 1, 2023

How 3D Identity by Elements improved their project management process with SignAgent CASE STUDY – EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO 3D Identity by Elements 3D Identity by Elements is a Denver-based full-service experiential graphic design studio. Their services include branding, wayfinding, and experiential graphic design and also extend to in-house fabrication and installation. Their clients include…

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SignAgent Making its Debut Appearance at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023 in Amsterdam

March 8, 2023

SignAgent is excited to announce its debut at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2023 in Amsterdam. SignAgent will be showcasing its innovative wayfinding and signage asset management platform at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023 in Amsterdam from March 14 to 16. Expo attendees can visit SignAgent at Booth 1318 to learn more about SignAgent and see it…

SignAgent Partners with Mijksenaar

March 8, 2023

BURLINGTON, ON, CANADA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 16, 2023 Today, SignAgent and Mijksenaar are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that will be the basis for further integration of the asset management platform into all major steps of the wayfinding design process. Since 2018, Mijksenaar has implemented and tested SignAgent in a wide range of projects…

SignAgent Partners with Cosign to Enable Growth in India

March 1, 2023

March 21, 2023 SignAgent and Cosign have entered into an exciting partnership. Cosign will have the unique opportunity to introduce the SignAgent platform to India by being its authorized partner. Under this new agreement, Cosign will introduce the SignAgent platform to wayfinding and signage designers within the Indian market. They will generate SignAgent leads and…

Frankfurt University Hospital

January 13, 2023

How Frankfurt University Hospital saves time and money managing their signs with SignAgent CASE STUDY – HEALTHCARE Frankfurt University Hospital Frankfurt University Hospital is among the leading clinics in Germany. The Clinic, founded in 1914, combines therapeutic, rehabilitation, and research areas. It has become a world famous and popular medical institution. The hospital’s 433,200 square…

How to Complete Sign Surveys Using SignAgent

November 29, 2022

What is a Sign Survey? A sign survey is an important and crucial first step for any interior or exterior signage project that involves updating or replacing existing signs. It is also a worthwhile exercise for any organization that wants to get a better handle on their signage assets. Easy access to a complete database…

IOC and UEFA Commission Guide to Improve Sustainability Solutions for Event Branding & Signage

July 7, 2022

Sports. Signage. Sustainability. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UEFA, recently teamed up with Anthesis (a sustainability advisory firm) on the creation of a technical study – Environmental Impact Evaluation of Branding and Signage Solutions for Events. The goal of the study is to evaluate the impact of signage and branding activities and identify more…

7 Best Practices for Healthcare Wayfinding

May 30, 2022

We were recently reminded of this excellent research study by the Sign Research Foundation: “Wayfinding Management: Models & Methods in Healthcare Environments.” In part, we love this paper because it includes a case study from one of our earliest healthcare facility clients: University of Chicago Medicine. And it doesn’t hurt that one of the items…