WAYFINDING

SITE

SIGNS & MAPS

Site signs are for navigating between arrival points, outdoor spaces and buildings. Primarily for campus settings, but select components may be useful for stand-alone sites.

Templates, fonts, icons, a template schedule/map, specifications and production details are available to download.



Sign Family

Navigation Signs

These should be consistent between sites, following the Standard templates. Includes identification signs, directional signs, directory signs, and maps.

Parking Signs

For parking areas, garages, and individual spaces.

Traffic and Transportation

Includes safety information and cues, and information for transportation services.

Regulatory and Information Signs

A generic templates is provided. Use as a starting point and customize as needed.

Confirm local code requirements. Additional signs or modifications may be necessary. See specification sheets and templates for requirements.

Sign Placement

The specification sheets list each location where the signs should be installed. General guidance:

• Entrance signs mark the arrival to the site and include a name to distinguish multiple entrances.
• Vehicle drivers: Directional signs are at decision points on primary routes; parking zones and garages are on maps and ID signs.
• Pedestrians: A map provides orientation at arrival points (drop off locations, near parking etc.). Support decision points with directional signs at simple intersections and maps at gathering points and complex intersections.
• Information signs at art installations can make them more memorable as landmarks.
• If the primary route is not accessible, use directional signs to guide users to accessible routes.
• Confirm the orientation of signs with arrows to ensure they are pointing in the correct direction.
• Ensure the signs are visible and not obscured by plants, bikes, trash bins, vehicles, etc.