As modern corporate and administrative buildings grow larger and larger and include more and more hallways and corridors, they can start to feel like mazes to visitors — and even to the employees who work there.
Effective interior signage is crucial to large modern offices for this reason, and almost all modern offices incorporate some kind of signage to direct visitors and employees around the building. From door signs to wall plaques, precise signage can transform your building from a maze to a clear map.
JFLitho provides a wide variety of interior signage options.
Types of interior signage
There are several types of interior signage that are helpful in corporate or administrative buildings:
- Directional signs — These signs include arrows that help visitors navigate to other parts of your building. Suspended from the ceiling or on a prominent wall, these signs can direct visitors to one location (such as a restroom), or point the way to various rooms or offices.
- Directory boards — Rather than pointing out the direction of certain offices or areas with arrows, a directory board will list the names of various locations (such as doctors, businesses, offices, etc.), and will include the room number of each next to them. A directory provides visitors with a list of all of the rooms or businesses in the building, enabling them to easily locate the one they are looking for.
- Wall plaques — Wall plaques are used to label a particular office, business, or room in a large building. Placed outside of the individual room, it can label the room number as well as the function of that room, such as whose office it is, or what business is contained inside. Without a clearly marked wall plaque, a visitor might walk right past their desired location, even if they have followed a directory board at the entrance.
- Pictograms — Pictograms communicate something to any viewer by using a picture rather than words. Even a visitor who does not know the language will be able to follow the directions the pictogram gives. These are especially useful for warning labels or directions to rooms such as the bathroom.
- Evacuation plans — Another important safety feature, particularly in a large and winding corporate or administrative building, is clearly posted evacuation plans in case of fires or other disasters. These should contain a clear map of the building, show the “you are here” location of the visitor, and display evacuation routes.
Examples of these different types of signs produced by JFLitho can be found here.
Other important building signage
In addition to interior signage, you’ll want to consider the directions your visitors may need before they even enter the building, and put up some clear exterior signage, such as parking signs in your lot to show visitors where they can and cannot park before entering your building.
For modern corporate and administrative buildings, signage that directs visitors through the building is expected and essential to a positive visitor experience. Invest in some clear and quality signage — visitors and employees will thank you!
