{"id":235,"date":"2017-07-11T18:12:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T18:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/?p=235"},"modified":"2017-09-11T15:19:15","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:19:15","slug":"navigating-wayfinding-signage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/2017\/07\/11\/navigating-wayfinding-signage\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the World of Wayfinding Signage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wayfinding signage is an informational sign\u00a0system that helps people best navigate a physical environment. It can be made up of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/products\/15\/wayfinding\">interior wayfinding<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/products\/15\/wayfinding\">exterior wayfinding<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/products\/15\/wayfinding\">ADA-compliant signs<\/a>\u00a0such as braille, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Big complex buildings\u00a0such as health care, educational campuses, airports, urban centers and other sprawling\u00a0businesses benefit greatly from good wayfinding. Well-placed maps, directories, directional signs and other wayfinding elements can truly help enhance a visitor\u2019s experience\u00a0and clear signage can help steer them in the right direction and keep everyone moving.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-331\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding1-1.jpg\" alt=\"ADA Braille Interior Wayfinding Signage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding1-1.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding1-1-300x100.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding1-1-768x256.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding1-1-1024x341.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding1-1-1080x360.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>WHY PROPER WAYFINDING SIGNAGE MATTERS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>When a visitor feels confident in where she is going and how she\u2019ll get there because of clear\u00a0wayfinding, it contributes to a sense of wellbeing, safety and security.\u00a0 For instance in a hospital or medical facility, this can make a huge difference in patient satisfaction and outcome. Similarly for an airport, it can mean travelers making it to their destination in a timely, confident manner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-329\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding4.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Interior Wayfinding Signage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding4.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding4-300x100.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding4-768x256.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding4-1024x341.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding4-1080x360.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>MORE THAN JUST ARROWS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Sure, you can point people in the right direction, but great wayfinding is much more than that.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A good exterior wayfinding system\u00a0will:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish brand look and feel upon entering the campus<\/li>\n<li>Provide a sense of arrival for all visitors<\/li>\n<li>Identify key buildings<\/li>\n<li>Direct traffic flow<\/li>\n<li>Indicate proper parking guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Safely guide pedestrians to key entrances with ease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>A good interior wayfinding system\u00a0will:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to promote brand consistency throughout the facility<\/li>\n<li>Provide a sense of welcoming upon\u00a0entering the facility<\/li>\n<li>Offer clear directories and maps near entrances<\/li>\n<li>Deliver information to visitors at key points<\/li>\n<li>Provide ADA-compliant signage as needed\/required<\/li>\n<li>Complement all other signage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-328\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding3.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior Wayfinding Signage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding3.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding3-300x100.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding3-768x256.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding3-1024x341.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding3-1080x360.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>HOW TO GET STARTED<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a large campus, the thought of beginning a wayfinding plan can certainly feel overwhelming. Firstly,\u00a0compile any\u00a0feedback from visitors to determine problem areas and factor in\u00a0suggestions to fix\u00a0these spots. If you\u2019re already renovating, take advantage of this new construction to revamp your wayfinding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, reaching out to a trusted partner for help can help bring you a lot of peace of mind. A local sign partner like Pensacola Sign can come to your place of business and personally assist in surveying and mapping out your wayfinding needs. We can even phase your plan to meet fiscal year budget constraints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-327\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding2.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Interior Wayfinding Signage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding2.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding2-300x100.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding2-768x256.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding2-1024x341.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/wayfinding2-1080x360.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>TO LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Check out the following resources for more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Products: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/products\/15\/wayfinding\">Wayfinding Signage<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Projects: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/case-studies\/wayfinding\/#smoothscroll\">Wayfinding Case Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Getting Started: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/contact\/\">Contact Pensacola Sign\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wayfinding signage is an informational sign\u00a0system that helps people best navigate a physical environment. It can be made up of interior wayfinding, exterior wayfinding and ADA-compliant signs\u00a0such as braille, among others. Big complex buildings\u00a0such as health care, educational campuses, airports, urban centers and other sprawling\u00a0businesses benefit greatly from good wayfinding. 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