The finished installation at the University of Western Ontario Student Services building.

Rarely, if ever, do we encounter a project where we sign on with a client, present a product and collect a cheque.

Producing a functional and truly unique window film application requires the input of any number of people at different stages of the project as well as a certain level of resourcefulness and flexibility from both sides to make the business relationship a successful one.

This was the case with our recent undertaking at the University of Western Ontario where we were asked to provide a privacy solution for all of the Student Services office sidelites. In addition, the solution was required to serve as a graphic treatment that would be seen as something a little different and special in Student Central and The Dr. David Chu International Student Centre.

Anthony Diaco installs decorative window film at UWO

Western chose to introduce a third party designer to ensure the film was aesthetically appealing and cohesive with the existing campus decor. After several reworks and modifications it was our job to take the winning design to the next level. We proposed the idea of using both sides of the glass and a few different materials and textures to create depth and another element of artistic design.

Knowing the true potential of this type of application proved beneficial on our end but we realized that describing the overall look of the film to the client wasn't enough. By making a scaled down, physical mock-up that was installed to glass we were able to deliver a dramatic visual aid which propelled the project into its final stages.

The finished installation at the University of Western Ontario Student Services building.

This was a project that we truly enjoyed being a part of. Working with the various parties, showcasing the innovative uses and capabilities of window film and producing a product that exceeded our client's expectations is more than we could have hoped for.