Yarra Ranges Reserve Signage
Yarra Ranges Reserve Signage
Client, Yarra Ranges Council
Design, manufacture and installation (Ongoing)
Challis Design has developed an ongoing series of wayfinding signage for Yarra Ranges Council. The series covers townships, facilities and reserves and can be found through the entire Yarra Ranges Shire.
Malleefowl Interpretive Display
Malleefowl Interpretive Display
Client, Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group
Design, manufacture and installation (2015)
The Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group is dedicated to the preservation of this magnificent and endangered bird. The help raise awareness of the Malleefowl’s plight, Challis Design developed this interpretive display. Erected in several towns throughout the Wimmera and Mallee regions these displays are constructed from laser cut galvanised and painted steel and digital print with anti-graffiti 2 pack automotive clear coat.
Eastern Park Community Garden – Warragul
Eastern Park Community Garden – Warragul
Baw Baw Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2014)
Designed to help visitors navigate their way through Eastern Park to the Community Gardens, Challis Design developed some wayfinging signage. A key orientation map highlights the path through the township to the gardens. Fabrication consists of an aged timber post, laser cut, angled, corten panels with bold, digital print graphics.
Dunkeld Heritage Trail
Dunkeld Heritage Trail
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2018)
The Dunkeld Heritage Trail is a volunteer community project connecting visitors with the built environment and stories of the early 20th century. 26 Interpretative signs were developed and installed around the township giving visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of Dunkeld. Structures consist of rusted corten steel frames, sheeted in aluminium with 2 pack automotive paints and digital print graphics.
Kanawinka Geotrail Interpretive Signage
Kanawinka Geotrail Interpretive Signage
Client, Southern Grampians Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2017)
The Byaduk Caves formed when a fountain of lava erupted from nearby Mt Napier, highest point in this district, forming an intriguing system of sinkholes, lava tubes, domes and chambers. Interpretive Signage was designed to tell its story.
Austins & Co Arrival Signage
Austins & Co Arrival Signage
Austins & Co
Design, manufacture and installation (2017)
Austins & Co, a winery in the Moorabool Valley, required the development of a front entrance sign.
The overall design features a rock plinth with elegant, three-dimensional lettering. The slimline shapes create an elegant typographic form and distinctive design statement.
Bullawah Cultural Heritage Trail
Bullawah Cultural Heritage Trail
Client, Wangaratta Rural City Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
The banks and surrounds of the Ovens and King Rivers are significant to local indigenous people. Fifteen interpretive signs were developed and installed along the 2.4km trail to showcase the indigenous cultural heritage of the area, including indigenous sculptures and artwork that were installed along the trail. Signage features angled panels, laser cut motifs, bold illustrations and colours reflective of the environment.
Frankston South Recreation Reserve
Frankston South Recreation Reserve
Client, Frankston City Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2006)
Arrival sign to compliment the refurbishment of a public facility. The sign needed to announce arrival to the Centre, with only minimal information required. The design also had to engender quality and a modern feel. The signage compliments the architectural elements of the Recreation Centre.
Howitt Street Signage
Howitt Street Signage
Client, City of Ballarat
Design, manufacture and installation (2006)
Challis Design was contracted to design a range of signage which enhanced the image of the busy retail and business precinct. Signage and place branding designed to promote and build a sense of community and pride.
Hanging Rock Discovery Centre
Hanging Rock Discovery Centre
Client, Macedon Ranges Shire
Design, manufacture and installation (2004)
A signage program that interprets the geographic assets and social history around Hanging Rock Reserve. Colour, shape and scale were considered during the design process in order to marry the various structures to their environment.
