Environmental design for a UO President’s Tailgate in Madison, Wisconsin

Connect With Your Audience Through Environmental Design Solutions

Hurdlers racing during the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR

Imagine stepping into a space where your brand’s story comes to life—an environment that feels intentional, inspiring and seamlessly integrated into every element of the experience. This is the power of environmental design, where creativity meets strategy to transform physical spaces into immersive branded experiences.

At AHM, our approach to environmental design goes beyond aesthetics. We craft branded customer experiences that resonate deeply with users to create moments that endure long after they’ve left the space. Here’s how environmental design for branding can elevate your business and captivate your audience.

Interior Design of Abby's Pizza

What Is Environmental Design?
Environmental design bridges the gap between architecture, branding and user experience. It combines wayfinding, signage, visual storytelling and spatial planning to create environments that communicate a brand’s essence. This design philosophy ensures that every detail serves a purpose by blending beauty with functionality.

AHM’s Strategic Environmental Design Solutions
At AHM, our environmental design solutions are rooted in intentionality and impact. From retail spaces and athletic venues to corporate offices and event settings, we specialize in transforming spaces into strategic assets. Our event design and production services, combined with our expertise in environmental branding, allow us to craft experiences that inspire, engage and deliver measurable results.

Our success is built on collaboration. Here’s how we make your brand shine:

  1. Telling Your Brand’s Story: We embed your brand’s heritage, values and vision into every design element.
  2. Enhancing Functionality: From intuitive wayfinding to interactive spaces, our designs ensure a seamless user experience.
  3. Balancing Aesthetics and Utility: Stunning visuals meet practical solutions and make every space not only memorable but also efficient.
Hop Valley Brewing Hop Box in Moda Center

Finding the Story in the Space
For AHM Environmental Designer David Kelly, environmental design is about more than logos or colors. “It’s about creating a dialogue between the space and its visitors,” he shares. “It’s weaving a story that people can see, feel and connect with.” One instance, in a recent project for a corporate client, saw AHM transform historical milestones into visually striking murals that turned walls into a narrative canvas.

From Paper to Reality
One of the most exciting challenges in environmental design is translating bold concepts into physical installations. “The final product is always more impactful in person,” notes AHM Designer Ryan Erickson. “But constraints like budget and materials require creative thinking.” At Hayward Field, for example, the team leveraged materials like perforated metal to create monumental visuals that could evolve with the venue.

Exterior design of Hayward Field in Eugene, OR

Budget-Friendly Brilliance
Environmental design doesn’t have to break the bank. For Oregon 22, a global athletic event, AHM delivered cost-effective yet visually stunning installations. A simple, colorful photo opportunity became an Instagram sensation and demonstrates how thoughtful design can amplify brand reach without exceeding budgets.

Custom fabricated environmental display at the World Athletics Oregon 22 World Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon

Why Environmental Design Matters
In today’s crowded marketplace, environmental design for branding offers unique opportunities to:

  • Create Emotional Connections: Immersive spaces leave a lasting emotional imprint that fosters loyalty.
  • Extend Your Brand’s Reach: Impactful design sparks social sharing and word-of-mouth buzz.
  • Differentiate Your Brand: A memorable space sets your business apart to make it top of mind for your audience.

Ready to Transform Your Space?
Whether you’re looking to reimagine a retail environment, create immersive experiences for a corporate office or design standout spaces for events, AHM Brands can guide you from concept to execution.

Don’t miss the opportunity to turn your physical spaces into strategic assets. Let’s create an environment where your brand thrives.

Ducks inspired interior environmental design at an indoor track facility at University of Oregon | Designed by AHM Brands
Interior environmental design at an indoor track facility at University of Oregon | Designed by AHM Brands
Interior environmental design at an indoor track facility at University of Oregon
A University of Oregon Ducks inspired concession at a UO President’s Tailgate | Designed by AHM Brands
Environmental design for a UO President’s Tailgate in Madison, Wisconsin
Reynolds Electric Plumbing interior wall sign
Environmental design of an office at Reynolds Electric Plumbing
An office space at Reynolds Electric Plumbing
Interior design display at Pioneer Awards 2019
Interior environmental design at Pioneer Awards 2019
Exterior monument sign for Ovation by Avamere Senior Living Facility