About Us

Over 60 years of insight, craftsmanship, and collaboration have made Creative the trusted signage and wayfinding partner to healthcare, government, and civic institutions across the country.

Connecting People to Place for Generations

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Maryland, the company has grown from a regional fabricator and printmaker into a nationally recognized design-build partner serving healthcare networks, government campuses, and civic institutions.
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Core Focus

While each client, facility, and project is unique the mission is the same–improving experience within the built environment.

Identify

Every great institution deserves a clear, confident voice in the built environment. Architectural signage and graphics create a sense of arrival and reinforce identity, connecting architecture with purpose.

Guide

Wayfinding solutions simplify navigation in complicated environments by reducing friction and confusion—guiding visitors throughout a place while complementing architectural design.

Inspire

Through branded graphics and thematic artwork, spaces can communicate brand messaging, inspire action, and promote healing—truly defining and enhancing the visitor’s experience.

Trusted by Institutions
Nationwide

Creative’s work spans some of the most demanding environments in the country—facilities that operate around the clock, serve diverse populations, and uphold the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and performance.

From coast to coast, these institutions rely on clear communication systems that work as hard as they do—built for precision, resilience, and long-term adaptability.

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Built on Four Principles

Creative’s approach is guided by four enduring principles that inform every design, system, and client relationship.

Clarity

Simplifying complexity through well-organized systems and intuitive design.

Longevity

Creating signage built to endure decades of change in high-use institutional environments.

Humanity

Designing for accessibility and empathy—ensuring every visitor feels supported and informed.

Versatility

Adapting to diverse architectural styles, operational needs, and evolving facility standards.

The Creative Difference

Our services and solutions reflect decades of specialized knowledge and a commitment to doing what's right for our clients.

Creative combines the reliability of a national manufacturer with the attentiveness of a dedicated design partner—ensuring every solution is visually cohesive, code compliant, and scalable.

  • Proven performance across major federal and healthcare projects

  • Deep knowledge of VA and GSA contract requirements

  • Integrated design–build–maintain capability

  • Scalable sign systems—Continuum, FrameLine, and Platform

  • Ongoing support and lifecycle management

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