Ronald McDonald House Charities Donor Recognition & Signage
the project
Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta was celebrating the growth of their Calgary House, which tripled in size during The Big Build expansion. To recognize the donors who made it all possible, RMHC Alberta wanted a unique interactive showcase that felt joyful, inspiring, and built to last. The expansion also called for the addition of an exterior donor recognition wall, and a variety of branded interior signage that would direct visitors through the new space.
What We Did
The Solution
Designed by AM/FM, the interior donor recognition display invites visitors to press a button that activates a custom-programmed lighting sequence inspired by the aurora borealis. Built for both impact and durability, the feature wall combines layered acrylic, CNC-cut panels, 3D-printed lighting rings, and direct-print graphics arranged in a dynamic layout. The lighting system was engineered to integrate seamlessly into a flexible wall-mounted structure, allowing for simple updates as new donors are added.
Powder-coated Fortex aluminum panels were produced for the exterior donor recognition area, with vibrant dye-sublimated graphics built to withstand the elements. For interior wayfinding, we collaborated with Bond Creative and Cowan Graphics to produce layered, polished signage. Our role was to fabricate a series of pre-cut panels with rear-mount graphics, with braille added using Cowan's specialized equipment.
Together, the signage and donor recognition elements provide accessible, functional design that also celebrates community and hope.
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