Best practice signage and wayfinding design

Wayfinding best practice basics. Lets start with the core purpose…

Open for everyone. Universal design is a declaration of respect for humanity…

Proven wayfinding frameworks. Check established models for those with the most value for your location…

Distinctive features make memorable spaces. Make it easy to recognise by name…

Clear, concise, consistent. Resist the long list. Ensure everything has just one name…

Name consistency. The same language used across all touch points…

Complex systems can be broken down into unfolding hierarchies of information… 

Simplify directions with groups and consistency…

Setting the right size. Cap heights for distance and pace…

Use the safe zone for everything critical…

Design for the viewing distance. Allow people to absorb information on approach…

Heights and placement for visually impaired…

Electronic signs – angles, placement and considerations…

Walk the diagram. User test the scheme…

Expectations specified down to the nuts and bolts…

An all clear for installation day…

Watch how humans respond. Feed it back into the design…

A commitment to style for continued system integrity…