What Are the Key Elements of Effective Wayfinding Design?

Sometimes you just feel like lost in a big building or new place right? The lack of a map can be confusing — if you don’t know where you’re going or how to get to where you’re going, you can’t get there. That’s why it’s critical to have good signs and directions. We have signage and mapping solution company E Z D which aids people to navigate. Here are key elements of good Wayfinding signage design that aid everyone to navigate easily.

Signs that are easy to read and well placed, guide visitors

Has any of you ever tried to follow signs that were difficult to read or in the incorrect position? It can be really frustrating. At E Z D, we ensure our signs straightforward, vibrant, and consistent. We also placed them in areas where visitors can easily view them. That way, everyone can navigate to where they need to go without having to get lost.

Easy Navigation with Consistent Colors and Fonts

It would be confusing. We at E Z D believe in using the same colors and styles of each sign. It aids visitors in recognizing and understanding the signs easily so that they don't face any trouble finding a pathway.

It aims to help different people with different needs navigate easily.

So as with all things in life — everyone is different, and we have unique needs to navigate through it. At E Z D, we believe that creating signs and maps designed for all of us is a must. When designing our wayfinding design, we consider factors such as age, language and abilities. By thinking of these different needs, we ensure everyone in the audience knows where to go.

So instead, we should go ahead and use technology, such as maps or apps

Today, we have technology to help us navigate better. We have interactive maps, mobile maps and other tools, such as at E Z D, that help people find their way around. These tools allow people to view up-to-date information, navigate, and receive real-time directions on their cell phones. Our wayfinding and signage design gives visitors the confidence to get around by leveraging technology.

A restaurant that uses landmarks to help people find their way

Have you ever used a large building or an unusual statue to guide you when you’re lost? Landmarks are a great way to help. At E Z D, we use major points of Interests, or landmarks for those who navigate. Ultimately, by utilising things that people already know as indicators of where they are, you can point visitors in the right direction. Even the trickiest spaces are easier to traverse with landforms that one recognizes.

In short, great wayfinding is about removing the guesswork and stress from showing your way around. The company also makes sure that a sign is easily readable to the viewer, uses the same colors and styles, understands the different needs a user faces through technology, and uses landmarks to nullify any confusion that a user may face while trying to navigate through. With way-finding solutions from E Z D, any time you think you're lost, you'll only have to find the closest sign.