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Heather McGinn AIA

Heather McGinn AIA

Portland, OR, US

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Gracias Madre Restaurant Signage

It was important that the first Southern California location for this popular plant-based restaurant chain be both true to the spirit of the brand while also being uniquely LA. In order to develop a modern take on the traditional branding the graphic iconography was simplified and hand crafted honest materials were used. Intentionally subtle in the traditional signage sense, the perforated bronze design creates a play of shadow and light that evolves throughout the day and night serving as more than a just a sign by creating environmental emotion and interest with shadow ephemera.

 
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Status: Built
Location: West Hollywood, CA, US
My Role: Lead Signage Designer for Rios Clementi Hale Studios.

 
Morning to night progression as seen on Instagram
Morning to night progression as seen on Instagram