Signage is crucial for the success of a business (internally and externally), playing a vital role in creating a positive customer experience and ensuring the efficient functioning of a space, as well as being important for health and safety reasons.
“In its primary function signage exists to communicate information in the built environment. This information plays a crucial role in how we understand a space and ultimately how we will we use it.
However, we always search beyond the functional purposes and strive for a design that is memorable and enhances the overall spatial experience. Working closely with the client and wider design team, we designs signs that feel integrated with the interiors and bring the brand to life at every touchpoint.”—Wayfinding & Signage Design Director, Tom Fowler
Below are reasons why signage and wayfinding are important for a business:
Brand Visibility and Recognition:
Signage serves as a powerful tool for brand visibility. Well-designed and strategically placed signage helps in creating brand recognition among the target audience.
Consistent branding across signage reinforces the business's identity and makes it more memorable to customers.
Guidance and Navigation:
Wayfinding signage is essential for guiding customers through a physical space, especially in large establishments such as shopping malls, airports, or campuses.
Effective wayfinding reduces confusion, enhances user experience, and helps visitors navigate easily, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
Enhanced Customer Experience:
Clear and informative signage contributes to a positive customer experience. Customers appreciate businesses that make it easy for them to find what they are looking for.
Wayfinding signage can improve the overall perception of a business by creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for customers.
Increased Foot Traffic:
Eye-catching outdoor signage can attract potential customers and drive foot traffic to a business. A well-designed storefront sign can make a positive first impression and entice people to enter the establishment.
Promotion and Marketing:
Signage is an effective tool for promoting products, services, and special offers. It allows businesses to communicate important information to customers, such as promotions, discounts, or new arrivals.
Dynamic signage, like digital displays, provides businesses with the flexibility to update content regularly, keeping customers informed about the latest offerings.
Compliance and Safety:
Signage is often required for regulatory compliance and safety. Businesses must use signs to convey important information about safety protocols, emergency exits, and other regulatory requirements.
Compliance with these regulations not only ensures the safety of customers and employees but also helps a business avoid legal issues.
Accessibility for All:
Wayfinding signage is particularly important for ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. Proper signage helps individuals with visual or mobility impairments navigate spaces independently.
