verizon community forward

Interior of a Verizon Community Forward center with an orange wall, two people at a workstation, a 3D printer, and two staff members at a reception desk.

A NATIONWIDE ENDEAVOR—

SUPPORTING THE REVITALIZATION

OF COMMUNITY HUBS AND

CHAMPIONING INCLUSIVITY.

As part of the Verizon Community Forward Initiative, our goal was to revitalize community spaces across cities, providing free resources and advanced learning opportunities through cutting-edge technology.

We partnered with nonprofits in four targeted cities, commencing with 9 pilot sites and expanding to include the Julka Hall location in Cleveland.

Our comprehensive involvement encompassed the design and implementation of signage and environmental graphics.

all images courtesy of Verizon

Collaboration with Fiero Design

Project Team: Adamu Cho, Brandon Cannon, Jennifer Tate, Jessica Lee, Lane Samata, Steven Johnson

Brand Identity

Branded Environments

Production Management

Programming

Signage + Wayfinding

Vendor Coordination

cleveland. houston.
Pittsburgh. portland.

Modern classroom with bright pink walls, white cabinetry, and multiple computer workstations. A mural depicting children is displayed above white cabinets, and a sign reads 'Verizon Community Forward.'

Leading the environmental graphics and signage process, our team collaborated directly with area experts and local non-profit partners for cultural insights - resulting in localized touches that influenced the unique look and feel of each center.

Interior of a community center with a large mural depicting diverse people engaged in various activities. The room features white desks, cabinets, and chairs, and a sign for Verizon Community Forward and Homewood-Brushton Adult Learning Center.
Reception area in a tech community center with two women interacting at the front desk. The space features modern design elements with a colorful mural of rainbows and nature on the wall. Signage reads 'Verizon Community Forward' and 'Cully Learning Center.' Overhead lighting and structural decor are visible.

Utilizing Verizon’s internal branding elements and innovative dichroic vinyl application, our team revitalized the space, seamlessly blending aesthetics with practicality by offering a vibrant ambiance while ensuring discreet privacy from the adjoining corridor.

Architectural drawing of a Verizon Community Forward entrance with diagrams, measurements, and signage details. Features a blue and red gradient facade with the word "discover" and a wooden entry door. A silhouette of a person provides scale. The design includes brand logos like Verizon and Jumpstart.
Office entrance with glass walls and printed design
Architectural elevation drawing for The Judy Stahlman Children & Youth Library, featuring painted walls with ladybug designs, dimensions, and silhouettes of people for scale. The central wall is highlighted in orange with the library's name.
Children's library room with colorful decor, featuring a yellow couch, wooden table, wall shelves with books, and wall illustrations of ladybugs.
Modern office space with red walls, gray desks and chairs, a 3D printer, shelves, and a glass door. The room has a cutting mat and crafting tools on the table.

Collaborating with the client, our team curated cutting-edge technology, crafting a fully equipped space where innovation knows no bounds.

A modern workshop or makerspace with tables, chairs, tools, a 3D printer, and bright magenta walls.
VR headset and controllers on a desk beside a gaming PC with a red background.
Ultimaker 3D printer on a wooden shelf
Alienware computer setup with monitor displaying 5G logo, keyboard, mouse, and VR headset with controllers on a desk against a pink wall.
Person working on a computer in a green soundproof recording studio with a window to a booth, door, and audio equipment.

Partnering with local vendors, our team orchestrated a seamless collaboration across all stages of the design process, from initial shop drawing approvals to final installation and punch list completion. This collaborative effort not only upheld the project’s integrity but also celebrated the local community’s craftsmanship and expertise.

PROGRAM STATS

10 Total locations
by the end of 2024

1 Million small businesses to receive the resourcing to support them in a digital economy by 2030

$3 Billion in resources and technology to local communities to help them thrive.

10 Million youths provided with digital skills training by 2030.

8,000 participants served
since 2021.*

*through two Pittsburgh locations