Curio is a multidisciplinary design practice, established by Lyz Ward
About Me
I am a designer who has worked for over 20 years in design and architecture studios. In those firms, I primarily focused on experiential graphic design for the built environment, including branded spaces, architectural signage, wayfinding, and exhibits. I also created brand identities for start-up companies, nonprofits, and real-estate developers and worked with marketers on specialized print campaigns. In my personal design work, I take everyday objects and design them in new and unexpected ways. To date, I have focused on restructuring the yearly calendar, transforming it into an art object that is functional, aesthetic, and reflects the ephemeral nature of time.
What I can do for you
I am available for both contract work with architecture and design firms as well as client-based projects. For me, design is a way of telling a story in a space or on the printed page. In collaboration with teams, clients, and fellow artists, I develop visual systems and structures that make these stories visible. I am excited to collaborate with you on your projects.
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Discovery - Discuss needs with client or team, research and analyze
Schematic - Determine appropriate design language/set design intent
Design Development - Execute full design intent based on client feedback
CA - Oversee the design production and implementation
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Programming
Master Planning & Strategy
Site Circulation & Wayfinding Analysis
Code Research
Naming & Messaging Strategies
Exterior Signage
Interior Signage, including ADA and code required signage
Wayfinding Signage
Branded Environments/Spaces
Budgeting
Production Coordination
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Competitive Brand Analysis
Logo Design
Brand Guidelines
Brand Applications
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Book Layout
Brochure Layout
Poster Design
Production Coordination
