Education
Seeking knowledge starts with access
The most successful campuses are vibrant and continuously evolving cultural centres that function much like small cities. They bring together full-time and sessional students, faculty, researchers, and visitors from around the world to learn, live, and connect. As these institutions grow and diversify, they face new challenges in orientation, brand expression, accessibility, and governance.
We design wayfinding systems that make campuses clearer, more connected, and easier to navigate.
We partner with post-secondary institutions to develop integrated wayfinding systems that clarify campus structure, express brand identity, and adapt as environments evolve. By aligning with academic goals, departmental budgets and operational needs, our strategies help institutions create a cohesive experience that best supports learning and improves campus life for all.
Wayfinding plays a vital role in access to curriculum and campus services. We design systems that guide learning journeys and help create smarter learning communities.
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OUR PARTNERSHIPS
Testimonials
Cygnus Design Group was the successful proponent for an RFP we issued to audit all of our existing signage on campus and provide a comprehensive signage design and wayfinding strategy. We were pleased with the work and will continue to partner with them through our phased approach to manufacturing and installation.
Kirsty Armstrong
Manager, Creative Services, Royal Roads University
Cygnus was selected create exterior wayfinding and signage standards for the Brantford Campus. They were able to create effective and strategic guidelines that were strongly branded and worked cohesively with our other campus.
Jillian Holmes
Project Manager (Capital Projects), Wilfred Laurier University
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Our National Experience
We have extensive experience with universities and colleges, ranging from large campuses to urban sites, supporting navigation, placemaking, and institutional recognition.
| Project | Year |
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| NAIT | 2022 |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | 2021 |
| Banff Centre | 2018 |
| University of Alberta Wayfinding Master Plan | 2014 |
| Ryerson University | 2014 |
Industry Leadership
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As our Principal overseeing Cygnus' Education projects, Lindsay Turner brings over two decades of experience leading complex institutions through strategic wayfinding and stakeholder-driven design.
