Signage
Wayfinding and directional signs: planning them so people stop asking
Good wayfinding is noticed only when it is missing. It works when every decision point has one clear sign.
Plan from the visitor's route
Walk the route a first-time visitor takes, from the entrance to the destination. Mark every point where they must choose: a corridor split, a lift, a door. Each of those needs a sign, and the points in between usually do not.
Keep a clear hierarchy
- Identification signs name a destination, for example a room or a department.
- Directional signs point toward destinations from a decision point.
- Information signs give rules, maps or safety information.
Use the same visual language for each type so visitors learn it once.
Bilingual layout
For Arabic and English signs, give both languages equal clarity and keep the order consistent across the site. Arrows must point the right way for both reading directions, and the text hierarchy should not change between the two versions.
Material, size and mounting
Wall-mounted signs, hanging signs and freestanding stands suit different spaces. Acrylic and metal give a lasting finish; lighter boards suit temporary events. Letter height should match the distance the sign is read from.
What to send with your request
A floor plan or photographs of the route, the list of destinations in each language, indoor or outdoor, fixing surfaces, quantity and the date. See Signage or request a quote.