Wayfinding Signage

At Lavastar, we specialise in designing signage to help with navigation, known as wayfinding signage. These signs offer visual cues to guide individuals through spaces, helping to direct them to their destinations efficiently. Crucial in both interior and outdoor settings, from airports and hospitals to business parks and markets, navigational signage provides clear directions that promote a sense of safety and comfort and enhances user experience at your location.

We offer a complete wayfinding sign package, from an initial site survey, to market research and wayfinding signage production, with our CSCS registered installers who work nationwide. Crafted from durable and weather-resistant materials such as acrylic, aluminium, vinyl and more, our wayfinding signs offer clarity with simple and concise symbols, readable fonts, and a unified design.

With over 25 years of experience and nationwide service, we are your trusted partner for personalised directional signage designs. Able to withstand regular wear and tear in high-traffic areas, and customisable to fit your specific branding or unique business needs, our expert team will guide you through every step of the process.

Our Wayfinding Products

Directional Signs

Also known as navigational signs, these are the most common type of wayfinding signage. Placed on walls, freestanding posts, or mounted on ceilings to point toward different areas, these indicate the route that users should take. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces, we can design directional signage in various colours, sizes, or fonts to align with your brand or space.

Informational Signs

These wayfinding signs provide essential information such as operating hours, rules or important notices, that can enhance the user’s experience. Used in entrances, near elevators, or in waiting areas, these signs can be printed with logos, brand colours or custom text and fonts.

Iconography Signs

These signs can communicate directional needs and are visually easy to understand. Examples include women’s and men’s toilet symbols, icons for emergency exits or fire escapes, bike stands, no-smoking signs, and more. These wayfinding signs come in a range of designs and sizes and can be designed with or without text.

Map Signs

These navigational signs provide an overall layout of the area, visualising the space and helping a user understand their current location in relation to a wider area. Often displayed in entrances to shopping centres, markets, events, car parks, or central locations, map signs can be customised with detailed features or landmarks.

Custom-Designed Wayfinding Signs

While we encounter many different types of wayfinding signage in everyday life, we offer a customised designing process so that your sign stands out. With our highly skilled team of product designers, creativity and innovation are easy, allowing you to choose any type of sign, text, colours, font, or icons needed. Our dedicated team are here to assist in finding the right navigational signage for you.

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Lets Chat! Speak with our way finding expert Tom Kelsing

Call: 0845 459 4525
or Email: info@lavastar.co.uk

Why Choose Lavastar?

Complete wayfinding sign packages
Free, transparent, detailed quotes
CHAS accreditation
High-quality materials
In-house customised design process
Highly-skilled product designers
CSCS-certified installers nationwide
Maintenance and removal packages

Our Wayfinding Signage Process

We are the market leaders in creating wayfinding signage, with each step of the design process carried out in-house. We offer our expertise and undivided attention to create premium quality wayfinding signage our clients expect. This includes a complete and tailored service, including an initial site survey, market research, wayfinding signage fabrication and installation. Each step is managed by our high-skilled product designers and team of fully-qualified nationwide CSCS installers, using the best materials and industry-standard methods.

Who We Work For & What They Say

Anna Dewhurst - Tenhurst

Consistently good service through out any process i have instructed them on. They have a great working ethos and have a good problem solving attitude.

Anna Dewhurst - Tenhurst

Scoot Nicol - Pinks Mews

We found Lavastar proactive and ambitious in meeting our tight deadlines and would be more than happy to use them on future projects.

Scoot Nicol - Pinks Mews

Julia Martin - Brunel Uni

Working with Lavastar has been easy and professional from start to finish. Their creative ideas simply fly off the page and stand out amongst the competition; no one else came close.

Julia Martin - Brunel Uni

Wayfinding Signage FAQs

What is the purpose of wayfinding signage?

Wayfinding signage helps people find their way through spaces, getting them to various destinations such as restrooms, exits, or a floor or room in a business. Wayfinding signage improves the user experience of an area or business by clearly marking routes or providing important directional information.

What materials are best for wayfinding signage?

Our directional signs are crafted with high-quality materials, but the best materials depend on your usage. Outdoor navigational signage needs to be more durable and weather-resistant, therefore we use aluminium, acrylic, or reflective vinyl, which is better for low-light conditions. Indoor directional signage can be made from variable materials such as acrylic, vinyl or even wood. The materials used depend on the location, environment and specific design you want. Our team of experts will help you find the best one for your business needs.

What are the benefits of wayfinding signs?

Wayfinding signage offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Improved navigation and user experience: With clear and intuitive signs, users can be guided through unfamiliar spaces with ease. This creates a smoother, stress-free experience, reducing confusion.
  • Increased efficiency: Users will spend less time looking for specific areas, helping them reach their destinations faster.
  • Enhanced safety: Playing a key role in emergencies, such as exit signs or evacuation routes, wayfinding signage ensures people can quickly and safely leave an area without the risk of panic or accidents.
  • Professionalism and trust: Customised to match brand colours and fonts, they can be designed to fit the space’s professional identity. A well-organised signage system can also make a strong first impression, enhancing trust in your brand or space.
  • Accessibility: Well-designed wayfinding signage with icons, tactile, braille, or audio elements can make spaces navigable for all individuals.

Can I customise wayfinding signs?

Yes, wayfinding signage of all kinds can be highly customisable. With a variety of materials, colours, fonts, and designs to match your needs and the branding or style of the space. Our design team encourage creativity through custom graphics, logos and text.

Can wayfinding signs be used for all spaces?

Yes, whether indoor or outdoor, or small or larger spaces, wayfinding signage can be made for any space. Whether you need simpler signs like directional arrows, ariel signs for smaller spaces or a more comprehensive map for a larger space, we can create any type of wayfinding sign using durable materials, scaled to fit any area.

How do I ensure my directional signage is effective?

By using clear and simple language and symbols, maintaining a consistent design and placing your sign in a highly-visibility and obvious area. Wayfinding signage should be positioned at key points and easy to read from a distance to make a user’s job easier. Our expert designers and installers can help advise on how to make your signage as effective as possible.

Where does Lavastar provide wayfinding services?

The bulk of our wayfinding signage design is carried out in London. However, our services extend far beyond, with successful installations of navigational signage completed across the UK.

How long do wayfinding signs last?

The lifespan of your wayfinding signage depends on the materials used, the environment and the level of maintenance. While we offer high-quality materials that can last in any environment, you should regularly clean and maintain your sign to extend its life. This includes regularly wiping, checking for wear and tear and ensuring the legibility of sign graphics.

Can navigational signs be updated?

Yes, whether you need updates or fixes due to wear and tear, or need new additions such as text, new logos or graphics to match a change in the space or brand, Lavastar can support you. Just get in contact with us and our team will help update your wayfinding sign.

How much do wayfinding services cost?

We provide tailored quotes based on project size, materials, and complexity. We ensure all costs are transparent, with no hidden fees. To get a quote for your wayfinding signage project, please get in touch with our in-house experts who will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have and conduct a free site survey.

Contact Lavastar

Ready to elevate your brand with a custom wayfinding sign? Contact us today for a free consultation and quote.

Lets Chat! Speak with our way finding expert Tom Kelsing

Call: 0845 459 4525 or Email: info@lavastar.co.uk