Information boards and signs
Orientation on city streets and in public places, especially unfamiliar ones, often turns into a problem. Previously, people solved it by finding out the right moments in advance, from acquaintances or in the process of movement, from passers-by.
Now special signs – information signs and pointers help to navigate in the surrounding space of megacities, small towns and their buildings.
In this article we will talk about the requirements for the corresponding signs and signs, explain their specifics in accordance with the purpose and in terms of materials.
What should be the index signs and infotablesThe design of this kind of signage must meet certain criteria:
- images and inscriptions on them should be legible and clear, clearly visible:
- texts on such products should preferably be presented in an understandable user language;
- the tasks of graphic symbols and other drawings are to ensure the perception of visual material in the right angle;
- priority is given to information signs and signs with a bright, eye-catching and eye-catching design.
Currently, this type of product has become very common and is in great demand. For example, navigation signs are present in most establishments of different industry specifics. This visual information can be seen in banking organizations and office premises, as well as in commercial service institutions – shopping and entertainment centers, sports complexes, etc.
Types of plates for their intended purposeThis equipment, in accordance with the target specifics, can be divided into pointing (navigation) and information-warning.
The purpose of the first type is to orient the visitor or passer–by on the spot, to indicate the direction to specific objects. Navigators are designed in such a way that it is impossible not to notice them on the street or in the interior.
Information signs are posted or displayed for the purpose of warning. Unlike pointers, they do not indicate directions and paths to certain locations. An example of a danger warning sign is the "Slippery floor" sign. It is placed on the newly washed floor covering to prevent injury to visitors and staff. The use of such a mobile stand is short–lived - it is removed immediately after the floor dries.
There are signs indicating emergency exits as a separate subspecies. They should always be with a green background. Signs and posters of a prohibitive nature are red in color. These requirements are international standards – the color allows you to determine the purpose of the plate even without knowledge of the language in which its text is written.
MaterialsDifferent types of materials are used for the manufacture of index and information plates.
The most common options are wood, plastic and metal.
Signs that are placed on the floor or sidewalk in the form of folding structures on legs are most often made of polymer materials. Plastic makes it possible to easily transfer them from place to place, it is invulnerable to adverse weather and other conditions and causes the cheap cost of the product.
We remind you that the key task of such tablets is human safety. If you are abroad and your gaze comes across a sign or a pointer with a text in a foreign language that you do not understand, do not ignore the corresponding sign. Apparently, it is put up or posted in order to help you and other people avoid unpleasant situations.
