Environmental graphic design (also known as EGD) is a multidisciplinary design area in which the fields of graphic design, architecture, sculpture, lighting, landscape, and other fields are used to improve user experience by creatively incorporating concepts into the built environment.

5 Types of environmental graphic design:

Environmental graphic design is a big and complex subject, so let's simplify and list all of the 5 main types of environmental graphic design with some stunning real-world examples.

Branded Environments

Branded environments extend the experience of an organization’s brand, or distinguishing characteristics as expressed in names, symbols, and designs, to the design of interior or exterior physical settings.

It uses space as a physical embodiment of the brand to create a ‘brand space'.

Here are some of the best examples of branded environments:

- McDonalds

- Saint Elizabeth

- Tanduay Rum

- Subway

- Tide

Signage and Wayfinding

Signage and wayfinding design an optical path through an environment.

Wayfinding is particularly important in complex built environments such as urban centers, healthcare, and educational campuses, and transportation facilities.

Here are some of the best examples of signage and wayfinding:

- Monet Avenue

- Fifth

- Pier Sixty-Six Hotel

- Miami Design District

- Novel Park

Interactive Media

Interactive media environments are public spaces at which people interact with digital content in an engaging, memorable, informative and inspiring way.

They include include displays that respond to touch, gestures and or body movements. Also, they let you get a multi-sensorial experience that brings you to a different world altogether.

Here are some of the best examples of interactive media:

- Bubbleverse

- AI Goes Crazy

- Mawan center - Shenzhen

- Grundig

- Alibaba

Exhibition

Exhibition design is an environmental and experiential design that, through architecture, graphic design, interaction design, lighting and audio, and technology, relays visitors' information.

This type of designer's role is to use these elements to create an atmosphere that efficiently and attractively tells stories.

Here are some of the best examples of exhibition design:

- Hyundai

- Native New York

- Cadillac

- Beko

- Sinovac Experience Center

Wall and Glass Graphics

Walls and glass are blank canvases just waiting to become an extension of your brand and influence the user experience.

Just like signage and wayfinding, everything should work cohesively from messaging to look and feel. Use of words or phrases of inspiration on conference room glass walls can create a sense of belonging.

Large images and illustrations can evoke creativity or calmness depending on what mood you want to nurture within a space.

These are the areas people come in contact with on a regular basis throughout the day. They can make a lasting first impression for visitors and an inspirational place for employees.

Here are some of the best examples of wall and glass graphics:

- Duchess on Duke street

- Amgen

- Bluestonex

- Indeed

- Clydesdale

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