Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Graphic Design Solutions
Hunt Design has been at the forefront of creating engaging and accessible signage systems for nearly 50 years. Specializing in wayfinding design, environmental signage systems, interpretive graphics, and exhibit design, we enhance environments with solutions that are visually stunning, culturally relevant, and educational. Our innovative approach incorporates diverse storylines, universal icons, and multilingual content to ensure inclusivity across public spaces, parks, museums, and multi-use developments.With expertise in navigating stakeholder engagement and public approval processes, we deliver comprehensive services from consulting to implementation supervision. Our team combines design excellence with psychological insights to transform complex environments into intuitive, memorable experiences for clients ranging from cities to educational institutions.
Services
Wayfinding Design
Signage Systems
Exhibit Design
Environmental Graphics
Donor Recognition Programs
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 50 years of experience in environmental graphics and wayfinding design
- Our designs incorporate universal accessibility and multilingual content standards
- We offer comprehensive services from consulting to implementation supervision
- Our team includes nationally recognized leaders in experiential graphic design
- We specialize in navigating complex stakeholder approval processes
Services
Wayfinding Design
Our wayfinding design solutions transform complex environments into intuitive experiences. By analyzing visitor decision points and traffic flow, we create systems that enhance navigation while reinforcing civic identity. Our approach combines strategic placement with culturally relevant graphics to ensure seamless exploration in urban landscapes, educational campuses, and entertainment venues.
Signage Systems
We develop comprehensive signage systems that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our designs incorporate universal accessibility standards and multilingual content to serve diverse audiences. From monument signs to regulatory markers, each solution strengthens place identity while meeting civic codes and enhancing wayfinding efficiency across public spaces and commercial developments.
Exhibit Design
Our exhibit design services create immersive educational experiences in museums and cultural institutions. By integrating interpretive graphics with physical environments, we craft narratives that engage visitors through tactile elements and digital technologies. Each exhibit combines storytelling with spatial design to transform spaces into dynamic learning environments that reinforce institutional missions.
Environmental Graphics
We specialize in environmental graphics that connect people to places through visual storytelling. Our solutions incorporate branded elements, wayfinding cues, and cultural narratives into architectural contexts. By blending materials, typography, and digital components, we create cohesive visual identities that enhance user experiences in parks, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments.
Donor Recognition Programs
Our donor recognition programs transform spaces into storytelling platforms that celebrate generosity. Through custom-designed plaques, interactive displays, and architectural integrations, we create meaningful tributes that reinforce institutional values. Each program balances artistic expression with functional design to inspire future philanthropy while maintaining cohesive visual identities across campuses.
People
John Temple
Partner
John Temple has guided environmental graphics projects since 1989, specializing in high-traffic wayfinding assignments. He holds degrees in graphic design and psychology from Art Center College of Design and Claremont McKenna College. As a partner since 2003, he directs design efforts and manages client relationships.
Jennifer Bressler
Partner
Jennifer Bressler leads exhibit design projects with expertise in stakeholder consensus-building. She teaches at Art Center and UCLA Extension, and previously served on SEGD's Board of Directors. Her 25+ years of experience focus on educational and cultural institutions across the United States.
Wayne Hunt
Founder
Wayne Hunt founded the firm in 1977 and established it as an industry leader. He authored three signage design books, served as SEGD president, and received the organization's Fellow Award. His career spans international projects and academic contributions at Art Center College of Design.
Questions
What services does Hunt Design specialize in?
We specialize in wayfinding design, signage systems, exhibit design, environmental graphics, and donor recognition programs for public spaces, educational institutions, and cultural venues.
How long has Hunt Design been in business?
Hunt Design has been creating environmental graphics solutions since 1977, with nearly five decades of experience in the industry.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We work with clients across the United States and internationally, with completed projects in over 20 U.S. states and multiple countries.
How do you approach accessibility in design?
Our designs incorporate universal accessibility standards, multilingual content, and diverse storylines to ensure inclusive experiences for all visitors regardless of ability or background.
What industries do you work with?
We serve cities, educational institutions, entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, museums, parks, residential developments, and transportation hubs with tailored environmental design solutions.
