Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
2200 opened in 2006 as an upscale, urban lifestyle and entertainment complex. In 2010, Michael Courtney Design was asked to revitalize the visual identity and develop a strategy to move visitors thru the complex. Our work involved everything from environmental graphics to developing a brand vocabulary. The Welcome message surrounded by city lights represents the spirit of the changes.
Friday, March 26th, 2010
PATH has matured quickly from a garage-based start-up to a recognized leader in global health. With a growing staff, the need for more space and the desire to be close to “peers and colleagues”, PATH has relocated to Seattle’s booming South Lake Union neighborhood. Michael Courtney Design (MCD) was commissioned to design a comprehensive environmental graphics program for the new location that captures the spirit of this entrepreneurial organization.
Monday, December 14th, 2009
The Woodland Park Zoo Penguin Exhibit has been popular with the public from the moment it opened. Now, it’s received an award for design excellence from the City of Seattle.
Mayor Greg Nickels and the Seattle Design Commission recognized five recent public projects that “exhibit superior design” and “foster interaction with the public and enhance Seattle neighborhoods” at a ceremony in Seattle’s City Hall. “The Woodland Park Zoo Penguin Exhibit is a fantastic example of integrative design…(and) …has lead to a design that goes well beyond showcasing the penguins, their environment and survival.”
MCD was present at the 12/03/09 event and we’re very pleased and honored to be recognized as one of the (many) team members.
Studio Hanson/Roberts designed the exhibit. MCD developed the graphic design for the project.
http://woodlandparkzblog.blogspot.com/
Friday, October 9th, 2009
Though we’re known for our business-savvy solutions, sometimes a project comes along that is just plain fun. Our latest? The penguin exhibit at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. Info and photos after the jump.
Monday, August 24th, 2009
Vancouver, BC recently launched the newest portion of “SkyTrain”, part of their mass transit program. The CBC’s Radio One “Early Edition” interviewed Mike to discuss best practices for urban wayfinding and transportation graphics.
To listen to the broadcast click link: CBC Early Edition Clip
Link to the Early Edition’s site.
http://www.cbc.ca/earlyedition/
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
One hundred years ago, Seattle planned a landmark event that put the young, ambitious city in the international spotlight – The Alaska Pacific Yukon Exhibition (AYPE).
In four months, an estimated 3.7 million visitors toured the exhibits touting the natural, cultural, commercial and industrial wonders of Seattle, Alaska, the Pacific Rim, and beyond.
"I can't say it enough. My sincere appreciation for your great thinking and attention to detail. Thanks so much for making this a low-stress, high-quality adventure!"
Larry Asher, President, Worker Bees
