With so many locations to navigate, it's important to have a wayfinding system in place. We are FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento/Natomas Airport Area, CA, and we are here to help with custom wayfinding solutions for your hotel, airport, or resort. We'll work with you to determine the best way to direct your guests and visitors with effective and stylish signs.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Wayfinding System
There are many benefits to having a comprehensive wayfinding system in place. Perhaps the most important is to reduce frustration and confusion for guests and visitors. A well-designed wayfinding system makes it easy for people to find their way around a facility, even if they've never been there before.
In addition to making the guests' lives easier, a good wayfinding system improves foot traffic flow throughout the facility. This is particularly helpful in large hotels or airports, where hundreds or even thousands of people may be moving throughout the building at any time. By accurately directing people where they need to go, congestion and bottlenecks are avoided.
Finally, a well-designed wayfinding system also adds a touch of style. Attractive and easy-to-understand signs give the business a more polished look and help to create a positive impression on guests.
Sign Types utilized in Wayfinding Systems
- Directional signs provide information about how to reach a specific destination. Directional signs are placed throughout the location and should include both text and arrows to indicate the desired direction of travel—for example, a sign stating "To Lobby" with an arrow pointing to the left.
- Identification signs are used to label rooms and areas, making them easy to find. They are typically placed adjacent to each room and in front of important areas within the facility. Identification signs should include the room or area’s name and any relevant symbols or icons. For example, "Ballroom" with an icon of a dancer.
- Information signs provide general facts about the hotel or resort and are placed throughout the building. Information signs include maps, directories, or instructions for using specific amenities. "Wi-Fi Access: Connect to the 'GUESTS' network" with an icon of a laptop is a good example of an informational sign.
- Regulatory signs help ensure guests’ safety. They are usually required by law. These signs include fire exit signs, accessible handicapped parking signs, or no smoking signs. For example, "Fire Exit" with an icon of a running person.
At FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento/Natomas Airport Area, CA, we have the experience and expertise to make a custom wayfinding solution for any business. We'll work with you to design and produce functional sign systems for your company. Contact us today to learn more.
