Cygnus is a national information design firm specializing in wayfinding and signage systems. Innovation, value and positive user experiences characterize our work. Our expertise in accessible and sustainable design enables us to achieve the best possible results for our clients, partners and end users. More about us...

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

Cygnus has been engaged as the wayfinding consultant for the new Art Gallery of Alberta, located in Edmonton.  The new gallery is slated to open in early 2010 and will be an 85,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and venue for international, Canadian and First Nations art. The building itself is a work of art. Designed by Randall Stout Architects Inc., it will secure Edmonton's reputation as a world class city and centre for visual art.

As a company with a longstanding presence in Edmonton, we are proud to be associated with this tremendous addition to the city landscape.  The Cygnus project team will be leading the design, development, fabrication and installation of a comprehensive wayfinding and signage system for the gallery.  Read more...

'SIGN' ME UP FOR JUSTICE

Ministry of the Attorney General   —  Ontario
Cygnus teams up with the Ontario Government to conduct a student wayfinding competition. Ontario's design and law students are being asked to help make courthouses easier to navigate. Under the government's 'Sign' Me Up For Justice, design contest, students will compete to design concepts for new, easy to understand, accessible courthouse signs that could be used inside courthouses across the province.

Cygnus will play a central role as the competition coordinator on behalf of the Attorney General. Read more...

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

In March of 2009, The University of Saskatchewan sought to engage an experienced firm to undertake a major study of the Campus' wayfinding systems. After an extensive evaluation process, the University selected Cygnus for this task.

Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and founded in 1907, the University maintains one of the most breathtaking campuses in the country. The campus is prided for its architectural heritage, the inspirational beauty of its landscape, and its environmental sustainability goals. Read more...

EIGHTH AVENUE PLACE

Cygnus is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the contract to design and administrate the graphics and wayfinding program for Calgary's new Eighth Avenue Place towers.

The two towers were designed by architect Pickard Chilton to inspire and elevate Calgary's business leaders. With development management by Hines and construction by Ellis Don, Eighth Avenue Place will be distinguished by its environmental and corporate leadership. Read more...