Types of wayfinding signs
- Directory boards at entrances listing tenants, departments or blocks.
- Directional signs with arrows at junctions, corridors and lifts.
- Identification signs on doors, rooms, units and floors.
- Parking and traffic signs for entrances, exits, visitor bays and loading zones.
- Estate and site signs showing block numbers, unit ranges and routes.
Planning a wayfinding system
- Walk the route a first-time visitor would take and note every decision point.
- Keep wording consistent – use the same names on every sign.
- Be readable from the right distance – see sign size and viewing distance.
- Use contrast and simple arrows, and do not overload a single sign.
- Match the material to the location – ACP or perspex indoors, chromadek or ACP outdoors.
Emergency exit and fire equipment signs fall under safety signage; see safety signs.
Accessibility
Good wayfinding also helps people with limited mobility or vision. Mark accessible routes and parking clearly, mount room signs at a consistent height, use high-contrast colours and avoid decorative fonts that are hard to read. Your building manager or consultant can advise on specific requirements for your site.
Who uses wayfinding signs
Office parks and business centres, residential estates and complexes, schools, clinics, warehouses, factories and retail centres all benefit from clear directions. Multi-tenant buildings often need directory boards that can be updated when tenants change, which we can plan for when quoting.
Ordering and pricing
Standard directional signs can be ordered online in the directional signs category at the listed price, with Economy, Standard, Express or Same-day (where eligible) options.
Custom wayfinding schemes are quoted: tell us how many signs, where they go and what they say. A site visit may be needed. Installation is quoted separately. Request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do a full signage system for an office park?
Do you sell standard parking and directional signs?
Can directory boards be updated when tenants change?
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