https://northstarinitiative.net 2026-04-23 daily 1.0 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image03.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image36.png Northstar's secondary font of choice, Zed Text Extra-Wide L. This type has been chosen for signage specifically as it was the highest scored type from the acuity tests performed for the Zed typeface. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image35.png Northstar's secondary font of choice, Zed Text Extra-Wide L. This type has been chosen for signage specifically as it was the highest scored type from the acuity tests performed for the Zed typeface. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image38.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image17.jpg Image of Sean Verbanic. Orientation & Mobility specialist, as well as head advisor. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image19.jpg Image of Aaron McIntosh, director and founder of Northstar Initiative. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image22.jpg Image of Lily Dickson, long term Northstar collaborator, muse, and multimedia artist. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image21.jpg Image of Sean Verbanic. Orientation & Mobility specialist, as well as head advisor. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image01.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/46fbf88b.jpg Edwing Mendez _Director at Nada Creative_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/0c90001d.jpg Josh Ogren _Computational Designer at TFC_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/6b0b3345.jpg Cale Doornbos _Landscape Architect at LJC_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/f20d2c61.jpg Kekeli Dawes _Architectural Designer_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/fd584f90.jpg Keith Kirkland _Founder of Haptic Nav_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/4a96c60f.jpg Emily Yates _Head of Accessible Design at MIMA_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/531a9b41.jpg Elvis Achelpohl _Associate Architect BNIM_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery04/a17ee1c4.png Matthew Scheupach _Senior Project Manager_ https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image23.png Stone Hand Tools that Inspire Northstar. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image28.png Stone Hand Tools that Inspire Northstar. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image29.png Stone Hand Tools that Inspire Northstar. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image27.png Stone Hand Tools that Inspire Northstar. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image04.png Northstar Initiative Logo Diagram https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image32.jpg Ancient British Rock Art. An element of early human making that influenced the design language of the Northstar Initiative. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/9eaf2209.png HUMAN https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/a81e1f2d.png GATHERING https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/e3f9d91d.png ARROW https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/cf5497d8.png SOUND https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/c26ac6d6.png SIGHT https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/9c9a025b.png TOUCH https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/cea1a6a7.png SCENT https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery02/155c5023.png DESTINATION https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image34.png Northstar's secondary font of choice, Zed Text Extra-Wide L. This type has been chosen for signage specifically as it was the highest scored type from the acuity tests performed for the Zed typeface. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image33.png The Northstar font of choice, known as zed text l. This font is the main font utilized by Northstar, as it has been one of the best performing fonts for accessibility and acuity this side of the 21st century. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image31.png Ancient British Rock Art. An element of early human making that influenced the design language of the Northstar Initiative. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image30.png Northstar word mark. Featuring rounded letter forms, and additional stylized features. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/46fbf88b.jpg Edwing Mendez | Director at Nada Creative https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/0c90001d.jpg Josh Ogren | Computational Designer at TFC https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/6b0b3345.jpg Cale Doornbos | Landscape Architect at LJC https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/f20d2c61.jpg Kekeli Dawes | Architectural Designer https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/fd584f90.jpg Keith Kirkland | Founder of Haptic Nav https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/4a96c60f.jpg Emily Yates | Head of Accessible Design at MIMA https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/531a9b41.jpg Elvis Achelpohl | Associate Architect BNIM https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/gallery01/a17ee1c4.png Matthew Scheupach | Senior Project Manager https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image18.jpg Image of Aaron McIntosh, director and founder of Northstar Initiative. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image40.png Northstar's secondary font of choice, Zed Text Extra-Wide L. This type has been chosen for signage specifically as it was the highest scored type from the acuity tests performed for the Zed typeface. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image37.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-86844bd9.jpg A Bustling Crosswalk https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-aeea5d6e.jpg A Bustling Crosswalk challenge card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-368d72e2.jpg A Museum Maze https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-34a4dd85.jpg A Museum Maze Challenge Card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-b1f96903.jpg A Washed Out Trail challenge card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-f2f92813.jpg A Washed Out Trail challenge card back https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-8e018bc0.jpg A Winding Staircase challenge card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow26-d7f5ffd6.jpg A Winding Staircase challenge card 2 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-86844bd9.jpg A Bustling Crosswalk https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-aeea5d6e.jpg A Bustling Crosswalk challenge card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-368d72e2.jpg A Museum Maze https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-34a4dd85.jpg A Museum Maze Challenge Card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-b1f96903.jpg A Washed Out Trail challenge card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-f2f92813.jpg A Washed Out Trail challenge card back https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-8e018bc0.jpg A Winding Staircase challenge card https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow08-d7f5ffd6.jpg A Winding Staircase challenge card 2 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image47.jpg Image of Lily Dickson, long term Northstar collaborator, muse, and multimedia artist. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image24.jpg Image of Lily Dickson, long term Northstar collaborator, muse, and multimedia artist. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image25.jpg Image of Lydia Moreno, STEM Educator at the Kansas State School for the Blind. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image26.jpg Image of Keith Kirkland, haptics designer and advisor for the Northstar Initiative. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-282f37f5.jpg Design Beyond Sight title slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-b6668b70.png Northstar is an accessible wayfinding and placemaking design studio, inspired by the perspective of the visually impaired. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-cab31ca2.jpg Our Story https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-452532b7.gif Visual Impairment is expected to increase by 55% by 2050 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-dc731971.jpg A Celebration of Collaboration: pictured are designers nationally and internationally that Northstar has worked with. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-20a14dec.jpg Guest speaker Lily Dickson: Mixed Media Artist https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-86bfdfe1.jpg Guest Speaker Lydia Moreno: STEM Educator and artist at the Kansas State School of the Blind https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-a34c8b3c.jpg Guest Speaker Keith Kirkland: Haptics Designer and co-founder of Haptic Nav https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-3d54b5f8.jpg A collection of work by Northstar, including the Bookmark Bench, KCAI Reimagined, and a future trail project. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-94e23634.jpg How might we carry these perspectives into the spaces we build, the communities we nurture, and the futures we imagine? https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow25-d3137f85.jpg Thank you, stay connected https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-282f37f5.jpg Design Beyond Sight title slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-b6668b70.png Northstar is an accessible wayfinding and placemaking design studio, inspired by the perspective of the visually impaired. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-cab31ca2.jpg Our Story https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-452532b7.gif Visual Impairment is expected to increase by 55% by 2050 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-dc731971.jpg A Celebration of Collaboration: pictured are designers nationally and internationally that Northstar has worked with. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-20a14dec.jpg Guest speaker Lily Dickson: Mixed Media Artist https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-86bfdfe1.jpg Guest Speaker Lydia Moreno: STEM Educator and artist at the Kansas State School of the Blind https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-a34c8b3c.jpg Guest Speaker Keith Kirkland: Haptics Designer and co-founder of Haptic Nav https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-3d54b5f8.jpg A collection of work by Northstar, including the Bookmark Bench, KCAI Reimagined, and a future trail project. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-94e23634.jpg How might we carry these perspectives into the spaces we build, the communities we nurture, and the futures we imagine? https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow06-d3137f85.jpg Thank you, stay connected https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image45.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image41.png Northstar's secondary font of choice, Zed Text Extra-Wide L. This type has been chosen for signage specifically as it was the highest scored type from the acuity tests performed for the Zed typeface. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image44.png Northstar's secondary font of choice, Zed Text Extra-Wide L. This type has been chosen for signage specifically as it was the highest scored type from the acuity tests performed for the Zed typeface. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image20.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image09.jpg A public space navigation tool. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image05.jpg Making art accessible for all. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image11.jpg Enhancing accessibility for a public trail. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image14.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow31-452532b7.gif Visual Impairment is expected to increase by 55% by 2050 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow31-155c2dc9.gif Northstar is an accessible wayfinding and placemaking design studio, inspired by the perspective of the visually impaired. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow31-788ee845.gif Design Beyond Sight title slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow31-00ff9f67.gif Our Story https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow09-ab067ce6.gif Visual Impairment is expected to increase by 55% by 2050 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow09-0e7cbdd4.gif Only 2-8% of visually impaired people use a white cane https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow09-a00a0bfe.gif Bar graph of visual impairment severity projections to 2050 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow09-43be77cc.gif 3 million americans have glaucoma and half of them don't even know it yet. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image02.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-997c9760.jpg The Bookmark Bench title page. A public space navigation tool. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-3944d6a7.jpg The Northstar Initiative design process. Thoughtful, Sustainable, Accessible, Final Concept. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-c247b977.jpg People who are blind or visually impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-addf8bf9.jpg How can we design a beautiful yet subtle spacial navigation tool? https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-6be48f41.jpg Project Inspiration: Oslo Opera House Facade, Naguri, Ancient British Rock Art, Cairns. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-0e46e2a6.jpg Environmental Sustainability. Locally sourcing natural materials like hard woods, metal, and stone. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-8c138b61.jpg Environmental & Economic Sustainability. Triangulating materials, fabrication, and installation. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-ea2cc3f9.jpg Economic Sustainability. Simplistic form leads to more streamline and therefore more cost effective design. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-d11d389b.jpg The bookmark bench provides an engaging tactile experience while also aiding in orientation for users in unfamiliar spaces. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-c4d5a8b9.jpg "I want to find something like this in every building." - Kansas State School of the Blind Student https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-8511dd7a.gif Common words found in user feedback of the bench were, "curious", "informative", "engaging", and "satisfying". https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-e6ad4cec.gif Timed acuity tests were performed to track users understanding of the texture and design concept. Tests proved promising. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow01-77aae19d.jpg If an experience is a story, this is your bookmark. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-997c9760.jpg The Bookmark Bench title page. A public space navigation tool. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-3944d6a7.jpg The Northstar Initiative design process. Thoughtful, Sustainable, Accessible, Final Concept. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-c247b977.jpg People who are blind or visually impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-addf8bf9.jpg How can we design a beautiful yet subtle spacial navigation tool? https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-6be48f41.jpg Project Inspiration: Oslo Opera House Facade, Naguri, Ancient British Rock Art, Cairns. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-0e46e2a6.jpg Environmental Sustainability. Locally sourcing natural materials like hard woods, metal, and stone. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-8c138b61.jpg Environmental & Economic Sustainability. Triangulating materials, fabrication, and installation. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-ea2cc3f9.jpg Economic Sustainability. Simplistic form leads to more streamline and therefore more cost effective design. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-d11d389b.jpg The bookmark bench provides an engaging tactile experience while also aiding in orientation for users in unfamiliar spaces. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-c4d5a8b9.jpg "I want to find something like this in every building." - Kansas State School of the Blind Student https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-8511dd7a.gif Common words found in user feedback of the bench were, "curious", "informative", "engaging", and "satisfying". https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-e6ad4cec.gif Timed acuity tests were performed to track users understanding of the texture and design concept. Tests proved promising. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow02-77aae19d.jpg If an experience is a story, this is your bookmark. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image10.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image06.jpg https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image08.jpg https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image12.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-ce831345.jpg KCAI Reimagined https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-6d185273.jpg Otl Aicher quote https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-16385d70.jpg Case study slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-2fe16d19.jpg Design Process slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-378c17b7.jpg Project Inspiration https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-2978ab63.jpg Project goals: Adaptive, Unique, and accessible. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-788704cf.jpg Art for all concept statement slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-cf6a9081.jpg Environmental sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-369ccc22.jpg Economic sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-96086787.jpg Social sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-f4cdae80.jpg "It's not anything we've ever seen before which is awesome." https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-b9658c9a.jpg Render of new building directory. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow05-892a3f25.jpg Render of hallway with wayfinding system installed. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-ce831345.jpg KCAI Reimagined https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-6d185273.jpg Otl Aicher quote https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-16385d70.jpg Case study slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-2fe16d19.jpg Design Process slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-378c17b7.jpg Project Inspiration https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-2978ab63.jpg Project goals: Adaptive, Unique, and accessible. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-788704cf.jpg Art for all concept statement slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-cf6a9081.jpg Environmental sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-369ccc22.jpg Economic sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-96086787.jpg Social sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-f4cdae80.jpg "It's not anything we've ever seen before which is awesome." https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-b9658c9a.jpg Render of new building directory. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow10-892a3f25.jpg Render of hallway with wayfinding system installed. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image48.jpg https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image15.jpg https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image43.gif Overview Totem campus installation plan pictured as a constellation https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow27-237b4033.jpg Render of overview totem in front of KCAI Art space https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow27-20b40d6d.jpg Zoomed in view of overview totem https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow27-14277f5c.jpg Render of overview totem in front of KCAI Art space in low light https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow27-9b8e70fa.jpg Zoomed in view of overview totem in low light 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of planter box, detailing components and materials https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow17-a945d4d7.jpg Untitled https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow17-8109d1cf.jpg Untitled https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow20-ac83640a.jpg Product Design Room ID Totem close up axon view https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow20-06f632e6.jpg Graphic Design Room ID Totem close up axon view https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow20-71c43c50.jpg View of product design room id totems from the hall https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow18-ac83640a.jpg Product Design Room ID Totem close up axon view https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow18-b314cab3.jpg Room ID Totem diagramming color, textural, and material choices and purpose https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow18-06f632e6.jpg Graphic Design Room ID Totem close up axon view 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from graphic design side of the building https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow04-cd37d077.jpg Sensory wall diagram of textural responsiveness to doorways https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow04-42583dc2.jpg Sensory Feature Wall render 2 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow04-d71e7583.jpg Diagram of textural rhythm along length of the installation https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow04-1d65af5e.jpg Sensory Feature Wall render 3 https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow04-9261be37.jpg Sensory wall textural diagram of relationship to case study site https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image49.jpg https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image16.jpg https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image07.png https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow13-21e336f3.jpg Converging Currents https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow13-38333c9e.png Tom Ingold Quote 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https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-6271839b.jpg Spatial Context Slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-ab799d55.jpg Design Process slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-1fd8d2dc.jpg Design Intent: Inclusive, Ecological, Adaptive https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-a5d8cd09.jpg Concept Statement: Converging Currents https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-6de8d62b.png System Plan https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-2e1c282d.jpg Environmental sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-6e9b1966.png Economic sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow07-fc7bc1e6.png Social sustainability slide https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image42.png Multisensory Thread: Texture used to communicate east versus west as the texture grows deeper the further east one travels. https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow28-9cfb4ecb.gif Exploded Axon view of planter box, detailing components and materials https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow28-d0e04d0b.jpg Render of path showing all three components of the system from the east end https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow28-4461074c.jpg Render of path showing all three components of the system from the west end https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow11-f93dbf43.gif Planter box installation plan along trail https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow11-a11e1057.jpg Render of planter box with person ehgaging with its interpretive signage https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/slideshow11-6d71a743.jpg Exploded Axon view of planter box, detailing components and materials https://northstarinitiative.net/assets/images/image50.jpg Ecology grid with west vs east plant grouping 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