Tag Archives: Wayfinding

Canada’s first holographic campaign with Johnnie Walker

Canada’s first-ever campaign using a PORTL display—a first-of-its-kind, 3D, 4K holographic interface—launched on Dec. 1 in downtown Toronto for an exclusive activation presenting global beverage giant Diageo’s Johnnie Walker 18-year-old and Black Label Scotch Whisky. From Dec. 1, 2021, to Jan. 3, 2022, the campaign—activated by PORTL content specialists in Canada, MOUSE 3D DIGITAL—hopes to…

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Students, employees share feedback on wayfinding at VIU

Campus Development at Vancouver Island University (VIU) ran a survey recently asking students and staff to share their experiences and suggestions about wayfinding signage on the Nanaimo campus. The input will be used to develop a comprehensive, accessible, and inclusive wayfinding signage system. In total, 470 responses were collected. The university’s top priority will be…

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Nova Scotia’s South Shore programs funded by BSP and CWP

The Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced the Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) received $20,000 out of $750,000 the province has given out to 37 projects in Nova Scotia through its Beautification and Streetscaping Program (BSP) and the Community Works Program (CWP). Nine projects will receive $164,083 through the Community Works Program….

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Questex DSE announces industry partnership with DSF

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2022 (DSE), an event for the digital signage industry, recently announced the Digital Signage Federation (DSF) will join the conference as an industry association partner. DSE takes place March 22 to 24, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSF is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry, reflecting…

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YVR Airport Station signage upgraded for tourists

Canada Line’s YVR Airport Station includes new wayfinding signage to help inform tourists who are unfamiliar with TransLink’s public transit system. According to a report from dailyhive.com, the improvements to the public system include bilingual signage informing the ability to ‘Tap to Pay’ by using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. There are also new maps…

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Online signage company rebrands with new name, website

Lettering.com has changed its website from DoItYourselfLettering.com to Lettering.com and changed its company name. Lettering.com will continue to offer the vinyl lettering services that have made the company a success ever since Founder Brad Handy first began the business in 2007, cutting letters in his garage. “We decided it was time for a new name…

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Algonquin Wayfinding Wheel unveiled at Ottawa City Hall

An Algonquin Wayfinding Wheel installed in front of the Heritage Building at Ottawa City Hall was unveiled recently by Mayor Jim Watson and the Algonquin artist who designed it, Simon Brascoupé, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. Inspired by the traditional four sacred directions, the Wayfinding Wheel reflects Algonquin culture and the history of the Algonquin territory. Wayfinding…

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