Graphic Design
For the past 20 years, PBR HAWAII has had an in-house graphic design staff that has been supporting the land planning and landscape architectural design teams, whether it involved coloring site plans and landscape plans, producing landscape design image boards, designing report covers or creating report figures and exhibits. As clients came to appreciate our creative and culturally-sensitive designs, graphic design has been added to the list of PBR HAWAII core services. Our creative team has over 15 years of experience with print production, web design, packaging, and environmental design. Through a process of careful listening, we work closely with our clients to create visually-appealing and meaningful products. These products include project identity logos, project entry signage, interpretive signage, websites, classroom curriculum materials, textbook design, CD and DVD packaging as well as the ever-evolving PBR HAWAII lunar calendar.
Featured Project Ke Ala Hele o Makalae Interpretive Signage System
Project Specifications
- Location Kaua'i
- Notable 2012 American Society of Landscape Architects, Merit Award-Research & Communication
- Specifications Signage Design
Now known as the Ke Ala Hele Makalae (East Kaua‘i’s Coastal Shared-Path), when the entire path is finished, it will cover roughly 30 miles from Anahola to Nawiliwili, mostly along the coast. So far, about 6.6 miles of the path has been built. Approximately 2.5 miles was open for use around Lydgate Park in 2003 and 4.1 miles between Lihi Park to ‘Ahihi Point (“Donkey Beach”) was completed in 2009. Phase III, which includes two miles from Lydgate Park to Lihi Park, will connect the completed portions of the path. Divided into segments, the part that runs alongside the Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge was completed in March of 2011. The rest of Phase III is at various stages of development.
PBR HAWAII provided the landscape architectural design for the completed portions of the path, including landscaping along the portions of the path where planting strips are available, as well as around rest shelters and comfort stations. PBR HAWAII also contributed to the design of the railing where the path cantilevers over the bridge.
PBR HAWAII also worked closely with the County of Kaua‘i to design a series of historic, interpretive and environmental signs for the Ke Ala Hele Makalae. The path corridor signage program will educate visitors and residents alike of the rich history of Kaua‘i’s eastern shoreline including; significant historical and cultural sites, scenic landmarks as well as important coastal and river ecological habitats. Educational signage plaques are being installed on natural stone platforms and will include colorful graphics, photographs and written text describing interesting aspects and points of interest at each location.
