Is there any point in taking a long-term view of signage, wayfinding & legibility strategy anymore?

Given the increasing affordability, function and adoption of smart phones, it could be said that the humble street sign is no longer a pertinent solution.

It’s hard not to agree with the above, but the future is actually much more clouded with uncertainty and is less definitive. This article discusses how signage must adapt to continue to add value in our public realm.

What is wayfinding and, more to the point, what might be classed as good wayfinding?

With evidence of exemplar projects thin on the ground and customers often bewildered by multiple stakeholders’ conflicting needs, this article discusses the true principles of wayfinding best practice with applicative advice.

Local Government News and Woodhouse held a roundtable event to share ideas on enhancing the public realm through signage and information provision. This article discusses the findings from the discussion along with the challenges local authorities faced and some guidance from fellow public sector professionals in achieving an urban realm that "works" for everyone.

DDA Guidance Part 4

This post covers the impact of the DDA on signage design, mainly for the visually impaired.