Nando Cabán–Méndez » 3D Design and Modeling

Wayfinding: City of Marshall

Nando — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:29:54 +0000

My employer at the time,fd2s, was hired by the city of Marshall, Texas to develop a wayfinding strategy and design. I was involved in the initial concept phase, and responded to the design brief with a conservative post and panel design. The simplicity of the design is meant to both allow the content to stand out, as well as suggest a warm sense of handcraft. (Click on images for larger, more detail)

We conceived a flexible design, as this concept will likely be used in many different configurations and scales as the needs and location for the signs change.

The image above illustrates some of the many possible sign configurations. The model below suggests the use of one configuration at an intersection.

The “double twin bracket” theme was carried over throughout the system:

Part of the Marshall revitalization plan calls for the creation of an entertainment district. To direct traffic, and serve as a beacon to drivers on nearby I-20, we proposed the use of searchlights as well as custom overpass signage and lighting. It was my job to illustrate these concepts. Below you can see the original daytime photos on the left, and the photomontages for the concepts. (Click on images for larger, more detail)

Contact me (links on the right) to discuss how I can help your organization with my versatile skill set, creating a complete wayfinding solution.

3D Presentation: Polus Center

Nando — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:40:22 +0000

SketchUp models done as part of the Design Development for Polus Center, a mixed-use developmnet in Braşov, Romania. Concepts by the fd2s team.

This information kiosk incorporates a vertical LED display on two sides.

One of two concepts for the main exterior identification:

Detail of concept 1

The second of two concepts for the main exterior identification:

Detail of concept 2

SketchUp Design: Counter top Display

Nando — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:04:16 +0000

When a client needed a counter top display (funny enough, to display counter top substrates) I used a combination of skills and tools to design and illustrate a solution. The display I designed consisted in three identical modules, routed out of the same solid surface material the samples were made of. The shape of the display enables showing fewer samples (to allow for changes in available materials) without appearing “incomplete”. Ergonomics were also considered, to allow for the easy removal of samples.