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Wayfinding signage that navigates the city with precision.
Effective navigation is essential in a busy city like Toronto, where life pulses through the streets. The value of having a clear direction becomes paramount, whether you're a local navigating the city's ever-changing urban landscape or a tourist taking in the city's cultural attractions.
- Deliverable
- Full sign family and location schedule
- Types
- Directional, identification, regulatory, map
- Standards
- AODA-conscious contrast, type and height
- Systems
- Modular inserts for changing tenants
Precision in design
Precision is at the core of our Wayfinding Signage service. Our team carefully designs signage that blends form and function in a way that doesn't just show the way, but guides you in the right direction. Each wayfinding sign we design is a testament to the city's distinctive personality and architectural diversity. We are aware that signs serve as more than just directional indicators; they are an essential component of the urban environment and shape how a person perceives the city as a whole.
Seamless integration
We ensure that our signage blends in with the surroundings and preserves the aesthetic appeal of the city while meeting its navigational needs. Our team of professionals carefully evaluates the site, considering the nearby buildings, foot traffic and cultural setting. This focus on the details ensures that our signage not only directs traffic but also improves the visual streetscapes of Toronto.
Tailored solutions
Toronto is a diverse city that offers a wide variety of experiences. The signage requirements of different spaces vary as per the surrounding and objective. This is the reason we don't provide one-size-fits-all solutions but rather focus on the particulars and details of the requirements. Our staff works together with you to create signage that meets your specific needs, whether you require directional signs for a vast metropolitan campus, a busy shopping area, a bustling university or a complex network of medical facilities.
Durability and sustainability
We are dedicated to producing signage that stands the test of time. Our wayfinding signs are made to withstand the city's unpredictable weather and heavy foot traffic, using materials and finishes chosen for a long service life.
How it gets made
Four stages, every project.
Initial briefing
The initial briefing involves client consultation and site assessment to align with unique requirements and ensure effective signage.
Design and prototype
Our team creates and refines sign designs and produces prototypes for client review and approval.
Manufacture
We bring the approved design to life, meticulously crafting and assembling the signage with precision and attention to detail that aligns with the objectives of the client.
Installation
Our team of experts ensure the safe and accurate placement of the signage at its designated location, optimizing visibility and desired impact.
Let's talk about your wayfinding signage.
Send us the site, the timeline and what the sign needs to do. We'll come back with an approach and a number.
Questions
Wayfinding Signage: common questions
What is wayfinding signage?
A coordinated system of signs — directional, identification, regulatory and map — that lets a person move through a site without being told what to do. It is designed as a family, not as individual signs, so it stays consistent as the site grows.
Do wayfinding signs need to meet accessibility requirements?
Accessibility standards in Ontario affect signage through contrast, type size, mounting height and, in some cases, tactile and Braille characters. We design with those requirements in view and confirm the specifics that apply to your building.
Can wayfinding signs be updated when tenants change?
Yes, when the system is designed for it. Modular inserts let individual names be swapped without replacing the sign, which is essential in multi-tenant buildings and campuses.
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