Wayfinding and Signage

Wayfinding and Signage

Wayfinding and signage are functional tools used in car parks, business centres, industrial facilities and public areas to establish order, direct traffic and provide information. By giving correct direction, these signs reduce the risk of accidents, improve efficiency and make the space easier to use.

Produced from durable materials, the signs offer long-lasting use. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, wayfinding signs are resistant to UV, moisture and other environmental effects. They are an indispensable solution particularly for directing traffic and marking pedestrian routes and emergency escape points.

Advantages of Wayfinding and Signage:

• Order and Safety: Regulates traffic and improves the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles.
• Information: Provides users with clear information so that they can use the space more easily.
• Durability: Shows high resistance to environmental effects.
• Attractive and Professional Appearance: Adds an orderly, professional look to spaces.
• Easy Installation: Can be installed quickly and easily.

Types of Wayfinding and Signage:

• Traffic Signs: Vehicle direction and speed limit signs in car parks.
• Pedestrian Route Signs: Signs marking pedestrian crossings and routes.
• Information Signs: Informative signs such as emergency exits, parking areas and office directions.
• Warning Signs: Signs bearing caution, hazard or prohibition symbols.

The Wayfinding and Signage Process:

• Planning and Design: Signs are designed according to the requirements of the space.
• Production: The signs are produced using high-quality, durable materials.
• Installation: The signs are installed in the designated locations by expert teams.
• Inspection and Handover: The durability and accuracy of the signs are checked after installation.

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Application Areas of Wayfinding and Signage

• Section, aisle and rack wayfinding in factories and warehouses
• Visitor wayfinding systems in hospitals, shopping centres and campuses
• Car park level, block and exit wayfinding
• Emergency exit, assembly point and fire equipment signs
• Façade and on-site sign applications

Wayfinding Systems and Materials

Floor Wayfinding

Arrows and coloured lines applied to the floor direct visitors without their having to look up. In crowded environments and complex buildings such as hospitals, this can be more effective than signs. Two-component paints are preferred for durability.

Wall-Mounted and Suspended Signs

These are produced by digital printing or cut vinyl on aluminium composite, acrylic or sheet metal. Placing them at decision points (junctions, in front of lifts, at the head of stairs) determines how well the system works.

Reflective and Photoluminescent Applications

On emergency escape routes and in low-light areas, materials that reflect light or glow in the dark are used. This keeps the escape route legible even during a power failure.

The Application Process

• 1. Wayfinding plan: Visitor and employee flows are mapped and decision points are identified. It is planned which information will be given where.
• 2. Information hierarchy: Primary wayfinding, secondary wayfinding and identification signs are distinguished. Giving too much information is as confusing as giving too little.
• 3. Design and legibility: The text size is determined by the reading distance; the contrast ratio and the typeface directly affect legibility.
• 4. Production: Materials are selected according to the environment; UV-resistant vinyl and a corrosion-resistant carrier are used outdoors.
• 5. Installation: The signs are installed taking eye level and viewing angle into account; floor applications are sealed with a protective top coat.

Technical Notes and Standards

• Emergency exit and fire safety signs must comply with the shape, colour and size requirements in the relevant legislation.
• There is a direct relationship between letter height and reading distance; this calculation must be made for signs that need to be read from a distance.
• Designs with low colour contrast create an accessibility problem for users with impaired vision.
• If UV-resistant vinyl is not used in outdoor applications, the colours fade markedly within a few years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more effective, signs or floor wayfinding?

The two complement each other. In crowded, complex environments floor wayfinding is perceived faster because people are already looking ahead of them. Information that needs to be seen from a distance, on the other hand, should be given with suspended or wall-mounted signs.

At how many points are signs needed?

A sign is needed at every decision point; junctions, areas in front of lifts, the heads of stairs and corridor intersections are the critical points. In straight corridors requiring no decision, an unnecessary accumulation of signs weakens the information.

How is the text size determined?

The reading distance is the determining factor. While a small point size is sufficient on door signs read from close up, the letter height must increase markedly on wayfinding signs that need to be read from the end of a corridor. The decision is made by measuring the distance at the design stage.

How should warehouse rack numbering be planned?

A coding system compatible with the warehouse management system in use should be chosen. A consistent, expandable system that follows an aisle-rack-bay logic directly improves both the speed of operations and the error rate.