Arrows & Symbols
Similar to limiting the use of typestyles on signs, consistency in
symbol and arrow use is important to the legibility and success of
your sign program. Arrows should be linked to the corresponding
message with consistent placement and size (Fig. 1), using your
choice of a single style of arrow.
Symbol signs are much more effective when incorporated as an
integral part of the overall program, and are required to accompany
public facilities signing (i.e. toilet rooms), security signs (i.e. no
admittance) and accessible entries and facilities (i.e. accessible
ramps and entry doors). Refer to the ADA
and other Codes section for more guidance on required symbol
use.
The Department of Transportation/American Institute of Graphic Arts
(DOT/AIGA) is the approved symbol system for all GSA facilities.
Reproduction art is available from the AIGA, 1059 Third Avenue, New
York, NY 10021.
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