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Category Archives: Commercial Sign Design

Work from the time when I owned and operated a sign shop in San Juan, Puerto Rico (circa 1995-2000), and the times as a designer for other sign companies.

SketchUp Sign Design: The Parks At Aspen Lake

By Nando | January 30th, 2010

Here is another concept sketch for a pylon sign:
Pylon Sign Concept

Pylon Sign Concept

Pylon Sign Concept

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Monument Sign Design, SketchUp 3D Model

By Nando | June 10th, 2009

Proposal for main identification sign (“CVS” used as a placeholder only). I like that even simple 3D models like this can communicate design intent so much better that conventional orthographic views…

…and yet, contrary to popular belief, 3D models offer great tools to quickly produce 2D drawings with accurate dimensions and orthographic views.

Let me show you how I can add impact to your presentations, and enhance communication with fabrication using 3D illustration. Please use the contact link to the right.

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SketchUp Photomontage: Estancia

By Nando | June 8th, 2009

I created this cantilevered sign inspired by the silo on site of this Brazilian Restaurant in Austin, Texas. In order to better project the impact of my design, I first produced a SketchUp model. I then Photoshopped the model into an actual photo of the restaurant’s driveway:

Here’s a street view (courtesy of Google Maps), showing the finished product.

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Sign SketchUp Modeling: Chandler Retail

By Nando | June 6th, 2009

For the Chandler retail project in Georgetown, Texas, we used materials that would convey the desired “contemporary ranch”: limestone (cladding), (faux) rusted steel, galvanized steel. This identity was carried through other components in the system:

In order to properly illustrate the sign, I created the rusted iron and stone textures from photos I took in the shop, and out in the field.

This SketchUp model of the proposed multi-tenant pylon sign was done as an excersice in presenting a sign concept in some form of context. That “hand drawn on rough paper” feel was accomplished through both SketchUp and Photoshop.

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Wayfinding: Scott & White Hospital Campus

By Nando | June 3rd, 2009

I was pleased to design the wayfinding signage for Scott & White’s campus in Temple, Texas. These were the drawings submitted:

And this a photo of the finished result:

In addition to design within a system, I’ve also engaged in complex programming for sites that include removal or refurbishing of existing signs. My attention to detail helps navigate the complexities of these programs. Contact me through the link on the right, so we can discuss how I can bring these skills into your organization.

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