7.22.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller's Education Solutions team's March 2008 survey revealed that student expectations surpassed technology as the number one factor driving new needs for higher education learning spaces. Comparisons from a previous 2006 survey show that student expectations rose to 37% from 9% in 2006 and technology rose to 22% from 7%.  The survey also found that the most valuable aspect of effective learning spaces is the support of student and faculty engagement. Further survey results covered suggestions for higher education presidents, characteristics of effective learning spaces, and characteristics of ineffective learning spaces.

7.21.08 | Sarasota, FL | Vista System International supplied its modular and customizable sign system to Art Design for installation at Metro-Israel, a motorcycle & scooter distributor. The project is part of an ongoing re-branding campaign launched by Metro-Israel. The customer requested illuminated, curved, modernly designed signs to fit in existing niches. 

7.17.08 | Dalton, GA | Shaw Hospitality Group, in partnership with Angela Adams introduces two new collections, Ocean and Garden. Ocean is shown in shades of blues, including graphic treatments of undulating waves, sea anemones and a variety of undersea plants, and Garden is shown in varying shades of greens and neutrals, illustrating a variety of leaves, trees and branches, small plants and grasses.