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.
Geelong Botanical Gardens
Geelong Botanical Gardens
Client, City of Greater Geelong
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
Main arrival signage features large laser cut lettering with decorative background motif that reflects the existing fence design. Complimentary freestanding arrival signage features corporate branding and orientation map. Corporate logos and map artwork were supplied by the City of Greater Geelong.
Pearce Barracks Interpretation Design
Pearce Barracks
Client, Parks Victoria
Design, manufacture and installation
Parks Victoria required Challis Design to provide a range of interpretive structures representative of those that once existed at Pearce Barracks (Point Nepean National Park) during WWI and WWII. Interpretive structures included a bed, table, chairs, showers, and the main Canteen building. All fabricated from galvanised steel to withstand the environment. Bed, table and chairs feature marine ply surface to prevent scalding. Interpretive graphic panels are displayed in the Engine Room and convey the experiences of key individuals during WWII, along with photographic evidence of how the site once looked, and how it was used.
Trade Show Displays
Trade Show Displays
Client, GES
Design, manufacture and installation
Our 16 year relationship with UK company GES has enabled us to undertake the project management of trade show stands and chalets at the International Avalon Airshow in Victoria every two years. We have also provided a number of additional stands for the Aerospace and Land Warfare shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
National Rhododendron Gardens
National Rhododendron Gardens
Client, Parks Victoria
Design, manufacture and installation (2009)
A pedestrian-focused system with a consistent hierarchy for orientation, identification and interpretation. A distinctive design that complements the surrounding environment, with the rhododendron motif providing a link across signage types. With bold and creative use of timber elements, laser cut patinated metal and graphic motifs, this signage strategy was adapted and themed across four additional gardens within the region.
Balmoral Township Signage
Balmoral Township Signage
Client, Balmoral & District Development Association
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
To help promote the Balmoral township, Challis Design developed orientation signage, designed to help visitors navigate their way through and around the township. A key orientation map highlights the town’s tourist attractions, key facilities and accommodation sites, while a secondary regional map showcases the broader region. Fabrication consists of laser cut, angled, corten panels with bold, digital print graphics.
West Wimmera Branding and Signage
West Wimmera Branding and Signage
West Wimmera Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
West Wimmera Shire Council required a brand refresh and a range of boundary and township signage. To provide a fresh, clean and consistent feel the brolga motif was simplified, the typography updated and a limited colour palette was adopted for the logo and signage hierarchy. Illustrations were also developed for the Edenhope and Kaniva arrival signs, to help promote these key townships.
Colac Environmental Signage
Colac Environmental Signage
Client, Colac Otway Shire
Design, manufacture and installation (2012)
Three, free-standing road signs and three, smaller, wall-mounted signs were designed and installed to help educate and engage the travelling public on the rare and threatened species in the local region. The simple design allows the species to be the focal point, with the use of black allowing the bright colours to attract attention. This simple layout was particularly important for the road side signs, in order to allow motorists time to view all the information.