Image360 Rapid City earns certificate in experiential graphic design

Image360 Rapid City, serving the Black Hills region of South Dakota, recently obtained its experiential graphic design certification, expanding its ability to create immersive, experience-driven environments for local businesses and organizations. With this achievement, Image360 Rapid City joins a growing network of certified locations nationwide.

The certification was led by Image360 Rapid City owner Curtis Lout, a former U.S. Marine with a background in fabrication and visual communications, bringing a unique blend of technical and creative expertise. This new certification allows his business to take on more complex projects focused on immersive and integrated visual environments.

“This certification represents an important milestone for our team and reflects the investment we’ve made in continuing to grow our expertise,” said Lout. “We’re always looking for ways to expand our capabilities and deliver even greater value to our clients, and earning this certification reinforces that commitment. It not only strengthens the services we can provide today but also positions us to take on more complex and innovative projects in the future. We’re excited to bring these enhanced capabilities to businesses and organizations throughout the Black Hills region.”

Experiential graphic design involves a hands-on, consultative, and solution-driven approach and involves incorporating wayfinding systems, architectural graphics, branded environments, and graphic and exhibit design. This form of design marketing helps to shape every visitor’s experience, providing them with information and appeal in all environments.