Interactive Directory, Donor Wall, and Signage
Foster School of Business, Digital Donor and Signage System
Client:
University of Washington
Venue/Location:
Foster School of Business, Seattle
Browse:
Brand Storytelling
Paccar Hall interior.
Directory kiosk in Paccar Hall.
Looking for a location of an event.
Directions to Dempsey Hall from Paccar Hall. 1
Directions to Dempsey Hall from Paccar Hall. 4
Looking for a location in Dempsey Hall.
The Foster School of Business map.
Multiplex Welcome Mode.
Multiplex Welcome Mode.
Multiplex News and Brand Imagery Templates.
Multiplex Event Template.
Multiplex Recruiter Welcome Template.
Multiplex Brand Imagery Template.
Multiplex News Template.
Twitter Feed Interactive in Paccar Hall.
Twitter Feed Interactive in Paccar Hall.
Twitter Feed Breaking News Template.
Twitter Feed Source Summary Template.
Donor wall graphics and kiosk in Paccar Hall.
Donor wall kiosk in Paccar Hall.
Donor wall interface.
Client:
University of Washington
Browse:
Brand Storytelling
Belle & Wissell worked in close collaboration with LMN Architects and wpa in Seattle to create a digital wayfinding system that would best support the modern principles of Paccar Hall and Dempsey Hall; the newest additions to the Foster School of Business at the UW.
Wayfinding challenges included complex floorplans, multi-level building entrances, and multiple connection points between the buildings. In response to these challenges, Belle & Wissell designed and developed a comprehensive interactive building directory that provides up-to-date information on people, places, and events as it pulls from multiple campus databases to stay current and relevant. A responsive, animating interface provides intuitive interaction and helps students quickly understand how to find what they seek and how to get there.
The second component is a “multiplex”—an enclosure housing two large displays—which was built to handle Sharepoint data feeds to display real-time events calendar, coupled with school-branded transitions, corporate partners/visits, and school announcements. This content is presented at two locations in the skybridge areas between the two new school buildings.
The third component was a Twitter feed interactive for Paccar Hall, that was designed to cleanly integrate with architectural elements and push real-time news via aggregate Twitter business feeds. Students can interact using the touch screen interface and easily browse feeds that they are interested in.
The final component was a digital donor program for Paccar Hall that was designed to cleanly integrate with architectural elements and physical donor components. A large donor wall is brought to life with a zooming touch interface that provides content filtering and deeper information, and passive digital displays work in concert to clearly credit donor contributions. Donor database additions happen over time with a custom-built content management tool—empowering business school staff to make quick and seamless changes.
Belle & Wissell Team Credits
Design Director: Gabe Kean
Art Director: Thomas Ryun
Senior Designer: Edrea Lita
Producer: Marq Dean
Operatons Manager: Sarah Faulkner
Programmer: Seb Chevrel
Programmer: Wayne Fidler
Additional Project Credits
Architect: LMN Architects
Environmental Graphic Design: wpa
Director of Information Technology: Mick Westrick
Associate Dean for Advancement: Steven L. Hatting
Durwood L. Alkire Endowed Professor of Accounting, and Project Manager, New Foster Facilities: Pete Dukes
Director of Online Marketing: L.A. Smith
Sharepoint Feed Coordinator: Parinaz Ejlali
Belle & Wissell Team Credits
Design Director: Gabe Kean
Art Director: Thomas Ryun
Senior Designer: Edrea Lita
Producer: Marq Dean
Operatons Manager: Sarah Faulkner
Programmer: Seb Chevrel
Programmer: Wayne Fidler
Additional Project Credits
Architect: LMN Architects
Environmental Graphic Design: wpa
Director of Information Technology: Mick Westrick
Associate Dean for Advancement: Steven L. Hatting
Durwood L. Alkire Endowed Professor of Accounting, and Project Manager, New Foster Facilities: Pete Dukes
Director of Online Marketing: L.A. Smith
Sharepoint Feed Coordinator: Parinaz Ejlali
Belle & Wissell worked in close collaboration with LMN Architects and wpa in Seattle to create a digital wayfinding system that would best support the modern principles of Paccar Hall and Dempsey Hall; the newest additions to the Foster School of Business at the UW.
Wayfinding challenges included complex floorplans, multi-level building entrances, and multiple connection points between the buildings. In response to these challenges, Belle & Wissell designed and developed a comprehensive interactive building directory that provides up-to-date information on people, places, and events as it pulls from multiple campus databases to stay current and relevant. A responsive, animating interface provides intuitive interaction and helps students quickly understand how to find what they seek and how to get there.
The second component is a “multiplex”—an enclosure housing two large displays—which was built to handle Sharepoint data feeds to display real-time events calendar, coupled with school-branded transitions, corporate partners/visits, and school announcements. This content is presented at two locations in the skybridge areas between the two new school buildings.
The third component was a Twitter feed interactive for Paccar Hall, that was designed to cleanly integrate with architectural elements and push real-time news via aggregate Twitter business feeds. Students can interact using the touch screen interface and easily browse feeds that they are interested in.
The final component was a digital donor program for Paccar Hall that was designed to cleanly integrate with architectural elements and physical donor components. A large donor wall is brought to life with a zooming touch interface that provides content filtering and deeper information, and passive digital displays work in concert to clearly credit donor contributions. Donor database additions happen over time with a custom-built content management tool—empowering business school staff to make quick and seamless changes.