Signage is a broad term used for display materials that can label, promote, or decorate your space. Wayfinding signs are a specific type of signage that helps visitors navigate your building. This can include:
Most buildings need at least a few wayfinding signs, including directions to the exit. Multi-story buildings could need dozens of signs on every floor.
Wayfinding is difficult because new visitors don't know the building's layout. They could get lost and frustrated as they search for the exit or restrooms. Wayfinding is particularly challenging for rooms located in unusual areas, such as offices at the bottom of several flights of stairs.
Wayfinding is a generic term for people finding their destination. Navigation refers to the specific ways that people get there. Common navigation types include:
Wayfinding signs help people navigate so that they can quickly learn your building's layout.
Visitors and employees use wayfinding signs as they navigate a building. Visitors can use wayfinding signs to locate rooms, find the exit, use the restroom, figure out their current location, determine where to park, or reach an area that's difficult to find. Employees can also use wayfinding signs to locate the break room, warehouse, employee restrooms, back rooms, and specific offices.
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