With some buildings, like refurbished older buildings, a modern wayfinder in a traditional design setting looks out of place and will clash with the overall design theme. This makes the signs look as though they were an afterthought, drawing unwanted attention to the signs themselves and away from the overall decor. Their job is to not only help visitors find their way around, but to reinforce the interior design.

Why allow cheap signs to be a blinding red light, stopping the eye from moving through the decorating scheme from one exciting element to the next? It's extremely important for the wayfinding signs to keep with the design that was initially crated. On the flip side, wayfinding signs do not have to take a backseat to the surroundings, either.

In addition to ruining the overall image and brand of the building, the cheap wayfinding signs are also not likely to last as long. There may be adhesive and construction problems that cause the cheap signs to fall apart. Professionaly-made signs will last for years, and look great the whole time.

Ultimately, the wayfinding signs should be incorporated into the overall building design and decor. That means working with a Signarama professional early in the design phase, or even when the architecture is first work on the building plans. Your Signarama professional can work with the architects and engineers to help develop the entire wayfinding system, and recommend any special engineering details that will help sign installation go more smoothly.

Incorporating wayfinding signs into a building design are just like deciding on carpet or paint colors. Sure, an unexciting gray carpet and white walls will do the trick, but is that how you want potential clients to view your business? Or do you want to make sure your design is optimized to its fullest?

To learn more about wayfinding signs in your business, please visit the Signarama website. You can also find your local Signarama store with our online store locator.