University of Miami Hall of Fame
Miami Hall of Fame
Over the years, SEG Systems and Jack Porter, a design firm based out of Greenville, South Carolina, have built a relationship that allows for collaborative projects. With a partnership based on mutual trust and passion for incredible spaces, several projects have come to life using Jack Porter’s design and storytelling skills and SEG Systems’ technology and manufacturing capabilities.
On particularly incredible transformation was the University of Miami Hall of Fame experience. With over 300 players drafted to the NFL since 1960, the school wanted to give those players the recognition they deserve.
Jack Porter came to SEG Systems with a design and site survey and asked us to execute their vision: an NFL Awards Corridor. The plan was to include player statistics and names, a 3D lit logo, and an infinity mirror for the illusion of depth in the corridor.
Like aluminum, millwork is one of SEG Systems’ many capabilities. The foundation for this experiential piece was built from wood that would become the landing pad for the SEG fabric frame lightboxes and custom frame and lightbox accessories. The millwork archway was built into an existing alcove in the room so that every square inch was used to fill the space.
As NFL statistics change weekly (except for the off-season of course. What a sad, sad time.), Miami wanted to be able to easily update a number in the corridor to represent statistics such as all-time passing yards, receiving yards, rushing yards, takeaways, and more. To do this, SEG Systems installed digital number counters that connected to the internet so statistics could be updated in a flash. Isn’t technology just great?
Keeping Current
To illuminate the names of Miami’s NFL draftees, SEG installed 1.5” aluminum frames along the wall with light guided panels (LGP) to shine through white silicone edge graphics. Glass was then mounted on top with blockout vinyl die-cut to each player’s information. The LGP allowed the white lightboxes to shine through the die-cut vinyl, displaying a clear and crisp message along every step.
University of Miami wanted their Hall of Fame experience to be able to grow through the years. Since players are drafted yearly (good-season-willing), several blank strips of black blockout vinyl were used to fill in the remaining spaces for two reasons: one – to make the space look complete, and two – so that those strips could easily be removed and replaced with future NFL players from Miami.
An infinity mirror was built using a steel shroud with an inset mirror and then mounted to the millwork arch. SEG Systems also covered the mirror in etched vinyl that boasted the NFL logo. The etched vinyl expanded the reflection capabilities once the Perimeter LEDs were installed. SEG Systems topped the piece off with a ¼” glass with one-way mirrored window film on it. By using this effect, we were able to create an endless number of reflections and enhance the Hall of Fame experience exponentially.
The Miami lit logo was the final step to completing the experience. This 3D lit logo is a prominent feature constructed of acrylic, aluminum, PMS color matched paint, and 6000k tape lights.
Miami asked, Jack Porter designed, and together with SEG Systems, they delivered. Through partnership, SEG Systems is able to expand our network and enhance our capabilities. We believe that successful partnerships are the key to our success.