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The work

Two permanent Luminaries, two very different stories. Both stand outdoors in Indiana, and both write their message on the ground every night.

Rising over Ball State as the words come into view
Circling the Ball State Luminary at night
Across campus, the circle of words in view
Design process

Seen full size before it's built

Every Luminary is mocked up full size and lit outdoors before fabrication begins, so the client sees the real projection, at real scale, on real ground. This crest and values ring is one of those mock-ups.

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What should your ground say at night?

Tell us about the place, the occasion, and the people you want to honor. The studio will come back with a design direction and a proposal. Or call 765-717-4869.

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New installations, first-light videos, and ideas for campuses, companies, and towns. A few emails a year. No spam.

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