Multiple Messages
It is more confusing to the user to oversign than to undersign.
When developing messages for signs, keep messages short and to the
point, adding symbols to reinforce the message and aid limited-English
speaking users (Fig. 1).
Place sign messages in order of proximity, with closest
destinations listed first, followed by destinations in order of
arrival along the directed path. Equally important is the “tone”
of the sign messages. Messages should be welcoming and cordial,
inserting “please” and “thank you for your cooperation” where
appropriate. Develop a consistent room numbering system that is easy
for the user to understand, and consider adding the floor number to
reinforce locations in multi-floor buildings (Fig. 2).
To
determine sign requirements for state and local codes, contact your
local Sign Biz Sign
Design Professional.
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