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18 November 2009
David Gibson Brings Wayfinding Message to Audiences Around the World
David Gibson, principal of Two Twelve, the New York City-based graphic design firm, continues a speaking tour that has spanned the globe since his acclaimed book, The Wayfinding Handbook: Information Design for Public Places, was published in February of this year.
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30 September 2009
Two Twelve's Green Team Wins The 4th Bin Logo Design Contest
Two Twelve is pleased to announce that our in-house Green Team has won first place in The 4th Bin logo design competition, a contest sponsored by Valiant Technology in which participants were asked to create a logo for use on the e-cycling bins that will be implemented throughout New York City by 2011.
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16 June 2009
SEGD Talks About the City of Charlotte Wayfinding Program
SEGD issued a press release about its involvement with the City of Charlotte, North Carolina Uptown Wayfinding Program and Two Twelve’s role in
leading the design team.
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28 May 2009
Two Twelve's David Gibson
Named 2009 SEGD Fellow
David Gibson received the highest member recognition for contributions to the field.
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24 May 2009
The New York Times Publishes Information Design Op-Chart Co-Authored by Two Twelve and AIGA Design for Democracy
The New York Times recently featured an opinion piece co-authored by Two Twelve principal David Gibson and his AIGA Design for Democracy colleagues Sylvia Harris and Carla Hall.
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15–16 April 2009
David Gibson Lecture & Workshop in Norway
In collaboration with Grafill, the professional association for designers in Norway, Two Twelve principal David Gibson is presenting a lecture and workshop in Oslo on effective wayfinding systems.
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12 February 2009
The Wayfinding Handbook: Information
Design for Public Spaces Written by David Gibson is Published by Princeton Architectural Press
Where am I? What can I do here? Where can I go from here? How do I get out of here? Consciously or not, we ask such questions every day as we navigate the places and spaces of our lives.
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12 February 2009
SEGD Charlotte/Carolina Chapter to Host Presentation of Charlotte Uptown Wayfinding System Featuring Two Twelve Principal David Gibson
Mr. Gibson to host first public signing of The Wayfinding Handbook
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19 September 2007
Two Twelve Designs Environmental Graphics for Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Typographic Installation Broadcasts Purpose of Leading School for Media Professionals; Wayfinding Signage Knits Together Complex Campus...
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2 June 2007
Two Twelve Leads Sustainable Design Events at SEGD Conference
Two Twelve was featured in several events at the 2007 SEGD Conference sponsored by the Society for Environmental Graphic Design...
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17 May 2007
David Gibson, Recipient of Material ConneXion Medium Award
Material ConneXion honored Two Twelve Principal David Gibson with the first ever Material ConneXion Medium Award for material excellence in the category of Environmental Graphic Design...
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22 April 2007
Two Twelve Designs Visionary “PlaNYC” for NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
Two Twelve announces the design and release of “plaNYC, A Greener, Greater New York,” Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s historic proposals for a sustainable New York City...
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19 December 2006
Two Twelve Designs Branding and Teaser for PlaNYC for NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
Two Twelve worked with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s Office to produce a groundbreaking strategic vision document that outlines goals for a sustainable New York City...
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10 September 2006
Two Twelve Designs Monograph on Katrina Furniture
Two Twelve Associates announces the design of an exhibition book about the Katrina Furniture Project which will be on display during the New Orleans segment of the 10th International Architecture Exhibition...
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24 August 2006
Two Twelve Promotes Sustainability Message to Design Community
Two Twelve Associates announces the completion of a promotion piece for “Grow: Design for Sustainability,” a conference sponsored by the New York Chapter of the AIGA, the professional association for design, and held on March 25, 2006...
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7 March 2006
Ann Harakawa Appointed to 2006 Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Japan
Two Twelve Principal Ann Harakawa has been appointed to the 2006 Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Japan by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership...
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1 March 2006
Signage for Vornado’s 731 Lexington Property Complements Iconic Building
Two dramatic new identification signs designed by Two Twelve have been installed at the two major entrances to a mixed-use building developed by Vornado Realty Trust at 731 Lexington Avenue in New York City...
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15 January 2006
David Gibson Accepts Board Role for International Design Conference at Aspen
Two Twelve Principal, David Gibson, has been appointed to the Board of the International Design Conference at Aspen...
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3 January 2006
Two Twelve Announces Staff Promotions and New Appointments
We’re please to announce several promotions and new positions as of the beginning of the New Year 2006...
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15 August 2005
Ann Harakawa Elected to Board of the Art Directors Club
Two Twelve Principal Ann Harakawa has been elected to the Board of Directors of ADC...
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15 June 2005
Two Twelve Develops Innovative Design and Production Strategies for NJ TRANSIT
Customer Communications
Two Twelve has designed a new timetables system for NJ TRANSIT, the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system...
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27 April 2005
Two Twelve Co-Hosts Event Celebrating NYC2012 Olympic Bid in Hawaii
Two Twelve Principal Ann Harakawa is co-hosting a private event in Honolulu to view films, advertising, and graphic design that has been developed to support NYC2012...
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3 April 2005
Shafqat Tanweer Attends U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Executive Education Program
Two Twelve’s chief financial officer Shafqat Tanweer is participating in a program at Dartmouth University about “Building a High-Performing Business”...
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20 January 2005
Two Twelve’s David Gibson Presents to AIA Hong Kong
Two Twelve Principal David Gibson is speaking to an audience of architecture professionals in Hong Kong to explain how well-developed graphic design strategies differentiate architectural projects...
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10 January 2005
Colleen Hall Teaching at Yale
Two Twelve Associate Colleen Hall has been selected to teach a course at Yale College...
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15 November 2004
Two Twelve Associates, NYC2012, Olympians, Paralympians, and New Yorkers celebrate “Bid Book” sendoff
Five years of information design work culminates in 600-page submission to International Olympic Committee detailing New York’s plan for hosting the summer Olympic Games in 2012...
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15 September 2004
Cesar Sanchez Speaks at the Center for Architecture
Two Twelve Associate César Sanchez is giving a presentation for architects on “Managing and Building a Web Site—And Your/Their Expectations”...
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6 August 2004
Ann Harakawa speaks to Urban Land Institute Hawaii District Council
Two Twelve Principal Ann Harakawa is presenting the firm’s work on New York City’s bid campaign for the Olympic Games in 2012 to the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Hawaii District Council in Honolulu...
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1 July 2004
David Gibson Elected to National Board of the American Institute of Graphic Arts
Two Twelve Principal, David Gibson, has been elected to the National Board of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)...
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24 March 2004
Children’s Hospital Boston Installs Sign System Designed by Two Twelve
Two Twelve announces the installation of a new wayfinding and signage system for Children’s Hospital Boston, one of the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers...
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20 April 2004
Two Twelve Establishes a Brooklyn Branch
Today we’re announcing the establishment of Brooklyn offices...
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24 September 2003
Ann Harakawa to Participate in Panel Discussion on Identity of the World Trade Center
Two Twelve Principal Ann Harakawa will be participating in a panel discussion entitled, “Starting at Zero: Rebuilding the Identity of the World Trade Center Site”...
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1 July 2003
Sarah Haun Elected Member of Board of AIGA New York Chapter
Two Twelve director of marketing and communications, Sarah Haun, has been elected to the Board of the American Institute of Graphic Arts New York Chapter (AIGA/NY)...
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31 March 2003
Two Twelve Redesigns the Fan Experience at Shea Stadium
Two Twelve announces its redesign of the signage and wayfinding system at Shea Stadium...
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24 January 2003
Two Twelve Creates Exhibition Graphics for “Plans in Progress”
Two Twelve has created exhibition graphics for the LMDC’s eagerly awaited show of the nine latest architectural models and plans for rebuilding downtown...
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2 November 2002
Two Twelve’s Graphics Helped New York City Win U.S. Bid for 2012 Summer Olympic Games
On the strength of this campaign, the United States Olympic Committee has made New York City the U.S. Candidate City, with the opportunity to compete against other cities around the world to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games...
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21 August 2002
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation Launches Identity Designed by Two Twelve
Two Twelve announces the launch of its identity design for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation...
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9 July 2002
Nat’s Kids Get a Home Run with Identity Design by Two Twelve
Two Twelve announces the season opening of its identity design for the Neighborhood All-Star Team (“NAT’s Kids”), a year-round program to mentor and support children...
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1 July 2002
Two Twelve welcomes Sarah Haun as Director of Marketing and Communications
Sarah Haun has joined the firm as director of marketing and communications...
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25 June 2002
Two Twelve Helps Audiences Find the Way to Downtown NYC River to River Festival
Two Twelve announces the installation of the Downtown NYC River to River Festival 2002 event graphics...
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27 July 2002
KeySpan Park: Signage by Two Twelve Evokes Coney Island’s Carnival Past
Two Twelve has completed the signage for KeySpan Park, the official home of the Brooklyn Cyclones...
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20 July 2002
Two Twelve Designs World Monuments Fund Annual Report
Two Twelve announces today that it has been selected to create a public information campaign for the World Monuments Fund...
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17 July 2002
Cleveland Orchestra Selects Two Twelve to Design Blossom Music Center Graphics
Two Twelve has been selected to develop a new identity and signage system for Blossom, the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra...
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June 2001
David Gibson SEGD Auctioneer
For the second year, David Gibson of Two Twelve presided over the spirited auction and raffle to raise funds for the Education Fund of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design...
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15 January 2001
Breaking New Ground in Web Design
Two Twelve has launched a new web site by W. Colston Leigh, an advanced learning and consulting company, and its subsidiary the Leigh Bureau...
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1 May 2001
Census 2000: Clean, Clear, and Easy-to-Use
A jury of distinguished design experts selected the Census 2000, designed by Two twelve, for a Federal Design Achievement Award...
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