Friday, 23 January 2009

Was Hestor Blumenthal influenced by Graphica Display?!!

Hestor Blumenthal's recent make-over of Little Chef (below) included a sky-photo ceiling as the CEO was always talking about "blue sky thinking".

Maybe he took inspiration from one of our works? The Blue Sky Ceiling Graphic installed at Momentum Pictures in Soho. This is just one of the dozens of graphic ceilings, large format images and graphic walls we've done for clients in recent months.

Click here to see other examples of graphic walls.

Posted by Rob, 23.01.09
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Friday, 23 January 2009

Launch of the Skycar Expedition - Graphica Display provides Vehicle Graphics

Below are a few shots taken yesterday at the launch of the Skycar Expedition. The Expedition is a radical journey from London to Timbuktu in a flying car, powered 100% by bio-fuels. Graphica Display provided the graphics for the vehicles including the Skycar itself, the support truck and the motorcycles that will accompany the televised expedition across the Sahara to Mali. Neil Laughton settles in for the start of his 4,000 mile journey.

Note our sponsor logo for providing the vehicle exterior graphics that will have to withstand temperatures of over 40 degrees C, and blasting by Sahara sandstorms!

Bottom image: Project Manager Rob Hill stands proudly by the huge support truck that will ferry camera gear and essential supplies for the voyage. At ground level the large format graphics will take even more of a battering.

http://www.skycarexpedition.com.

Posted by Rob, 23.01.09
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Friday, 23 January 2009

C Net: Case Study

Brief

Graphica Display were approached by CNet's design team to produce the office branding for the firm's central London head offices.

Solution

1. A bespoke lightbox was manufactured and installed in the stair well/reception area creating a dramatic and memorable effect. To ensure the best possible finish, flex face graphics were used in the lightbox defusing and balancing the light and ensuring that individual strip lights can not be seen. The lightbox graphics were supplied by the interior design team and artworked by Graphica Display making the process as efficient and accurate as possible.

2. Branded wayfinding / signage was constructed from 10mm perspex sheets with printed vinyl floor plan applied to the back. 20mm brushed chrome stand-offs were used to hang the floor plan giving a minimalist, clean finish.

3. Plot cut vinyl lettering in matt grey attached to pillars to label departments, the brand's signature colours and font were used to maintain brand consistency.

4. The CNet logo was cut from 3mm thick fret cut brushed stainless steel with 20mm blind locator fittings, and placed inside the entrance giving visitors a smart first impresion.The logo has also been enlarged and cut as a stencil, our installers then painted through with a satin varnish to subtly change the paint colour.

5. The main office signage on the front of the offices was manufactured using10m laser cut perspex with a polished edge.

6. Another bespoke, built in light box integrill to the wall show casing CNet's clients created a stunning effect in the entrance.The lightbox has front face access allowing easy maintenance.

Result

The work carried out in the CNet offices has created a consistant standard of branding throughout. By using the best materials Create Canvas has ensured a long lasting and easily maintained set of graphics for these offices. CNet now stand out from their competition with premises that are both impressive, in line with brand and that help motivate staff.

Ref: RIBA Interiors Sector Review 2007.

For any further information for any commercial or retail projects, please contact Graphica Display.