San Diego, California

KPBS

KPBS is a Public Broadcasting Service in San Diego, California owned by San Diego State University. KPBS news serves the people of the San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable. RSM Design is working with KPBS and the development team to craft a new donor signage system that will be integrated into the studio and offices. The team is paying close attention to the different levels of a donor program and visually displaying this information in a sophisticated way through modern signage and graphics. Additionally, the team is also working to integrate the history of KPBS into the signage through a narrative, imagery, and graphic pieces.

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Interior lobby of KPBS. Signage and wayfinding by RSM Design.

Image of the architectural facade at KPBS.

Interior wall for KPBS, designed by RSM Design.

This collaborative effort between KPBS, RSM Design, and the development team represents a harmonious fusion of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. As the new donor signage system takes shape, it promises to not only enhance the physical environment of KPBS’s studio and offices but also to deepen the connection between the organization and its supporters, fostering a sense of pride and belonging within the vibrant San Diego community.

Image of the office identity signage, designed by RSM Design.

Detail rendering of the office identity signage by RSM Design.

Image of the hallway interior at KPBS with light fixtures.

Image of the exterior of KPBS at night. Signage designed by RSM Design.

With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, the team is dedicated to fashioning a signage experience that not only acknowledges the invaluable contributions of donors but also encapsulates the essence of KPBS’s storied legacy.

Through a harmonious blend of modern signage techniques and innovative graphic design, the team endeavors to present this hierarchical structure in an elegant and sophisticated manner, ensuring that each donor’s generosity is rightfully honored and celebrated.

"On Air" illuminated signage designed by RSM Design. Donor signage for KPBS by RSM Design.

Rendering of the donor signage wall at KPBS, designed by RSM Design.

Collaborators:

Safdie Rabines Architects, Clark Construction