Best practice signage and wayfinding design

Its best when everyone knows the rules

Signage and Wayfinding Design – Digital Screens

Safe maximum viewing angle for digital displays

Electronic signs

angles, placement and considerations


Digital WayfiNding

Screen based information requires these considerations for hardware, placement and design. 

  • Maximum angle for reading overhead signs should be 30 degrees from the horizontal

  • Screens should be angled downwards to reduce glare, with reflections from ground and walls taken into consideration

  • Non reflective glass to be used and angle of adjustment variable for each screen

  • Position to avoid direct light from windows, and overhead lighting. 

  • Loose word spacing for longer viewing distances

  • Clear best practice typography  

  • Test contrast in actual environment

  • Scrolling, timing and transitions are part of the style, fade in-out preferred.  


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Robert Luxford