Directional Signs
1 Stop Signs Creates Custom Directional Signs for Companies
Directional signs are essential to help people locate your organization or navigate their way around once on the inside. When properly placed and designed, directional signage makes people feel at ease and conveys important information about your business or brand. 1 Stop Signs creates custom directional signs for public and private companies in Chandler, Phoenix, and elsewhere. Are you interested in exploring your options with us? Please reach out to our team today to request a free estimate!
What Is Directional and Wayfinding Signage?
Directional and wayfinding signage provides directions and guides foot traffic to and inside public and private spaces, including shopping malls, hospitals, schools, airports, and more. Directional arrow signs point the way to designated areas, including stairs, elevators, fire exits, parking lots, waiting rooms, terminals, smoking areas, meeting and conference rooms, and more. First-time visitors will be grateful to you for marking rooms, buildings, or zones to make the navigation of your space more convenient for them. Directional and wayfinding signage from 1 Stop Signs is completely customizable according to your type of organization, budget, and directional needs.
Tips for Creating the Best Directional Signage for Businesses
1 Stop Signs can help you create outdoor and indoor directional signs to accommodate any need. Popular examples of indoor directional signs include banners, wall murals, floor decals, elevator wraps, and temporary signs. Popular examples of outdoor directional signs include window graphics, flags, mounted signs, A-frame signs (sandwich boards), and floor decals. We can even help you customize digital directional signs, including screens, digital directories, and touchscreen kiosks. Many businesses use indoor directional signs to help visitors locate restrooms, cafeterias, lounges, entries and exits, or specific departments, rooms, or halls. Outdoor directional signs are often used for parking lots, new storefront openings, trails and pathways, entryways and exits, terminals, and building designations.
The best directional signs are eye-grabbing, comforting, informative, and easy to read. We typically recommend keeping their design simple and considering the best strategic placement of your signs. If you want to incorporate graphics on them, we suggest using universally recognized shapes and outlines that are familiar to visitors from many cultures and backgrounds to avoid confusion. Signs also don’t do very much good if they’re not placed in well-lit areas where people can see them. Always place them in prominent places where visitors will be able to locate them quickly and easily upon their entry or exit.
What Benefits Do Custom Directional Signs Offer?
When placed in strategic locations, directional signs can feel welcoming and reassuring to first-time visitors or customers. Nobody enjoys feeling the anxiety of getting lost in an unfamiliar setting. If you own or manage a space that has a steady stream of new visitors, wayfinders direct people where to go. If you take the time to mark everything clearly, it can help you create a favorable first impression due to your diligence and professionalism. People won’t be forced to guess where to park or wander about aimlessly looking for someone to ask where a specific meeting room or bathroom is. Directional signs do the heavy lifting for your organization to give your space a natural guiding presence. They can also help you differentiate yourself from your competitors and align your branding materials better.
Do You Need Directional Arrow Signs? Get a Free Estimate!
Do you need directional arrow signs for your business in Chandler or Phoenix, AZ? 1 Stop Signs can help you create clear, concise directional signs to put first-time visitors at ease. In addition to providing directional signs for campuses, malls, retail outlet stores, and hospitals, we can also create custom directional signs for your next special event, such as a grand opening sale, wedding, farmer’s market, charity fundraiser, or festival. Please contact us today for more details, including a free estimate!
Frequently Asked Questions About Directional Signs
Ever walked into a business and immediately wondered, “Okay, where am I supposed to go?” That is exactly what good directional signage is designed to prevent. At 1 Stop Signs, we help businesses in Phoenix, AZ, create custom directional signage that is easy to spot, easy to understand, and designed to fit naturally into the space. Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions we get about directional signs.
Are Directional Signs Permanent?
They can be, but they do not have to be. The answer really comes down to how you plan to use them.
If you need to guide visitors to permanent locations like entrances, exits, restrooms, offices, elevators, or parking areas, a durable, permanent sign is usually the way to go. On the other hand, temporary directional signs can be handy for events, construction projects, seasonal changes, or situations where traffic patterns may change.
There are plenty of options for both indoor and outdoor applications, so you can choose signage that makes sense for your particular space.
Should They Include Braille?
Yes, if they identify a permanent room or space. ADA regulations require Grade 2 Braille and tactile lettering on fixed signs for restrooms, exits, and conference rooms. Braille is not legally required for general directional arrows, overhead ceiling displays, or window graphics, but adding it helps make your Phoenix facility fully accessible.
What Are the Types of Directional Signs?
There are a lot of different types of directional signs. Common options include:
- Wall-Mounted Signs: Great at eye level for labeling individual offices, department zones, or hallways.
- Hanging Ceiling Signs: High-visibility options suspended overhead, perfect for massive spaces like retail centers or lobbies.
- Post and Panel Signs: Freestanding outdoor setups that direct drivers through corporate parks or medical campuses.
- Monument & Pylon Signs: Large, beautiful structures that anchor your property entrance and point people toward major zones.
- Vinyl Graphics & Decals: Fun, functional printed signs applied directly to your windows, doors, or floors to map out paths.
How Do I Determine If My Signs Are Effective?
Take a look at what happens when someone unfamiliar with your business walks through the space. Do customers regularly stop to ask where they should go? Do visitors miss the entrance? Do people wander down the wrong hallway or have trouble finding parking? Those are all pretty good clues that your signage could use some attention. Meanwhile, an effective wayfinding system should allow a first-time visitor to navigate your property seamlessly from the parking zone straight to their final indoor destination without stopping to ask anyone for help.
Can My Branding Be Incorporated?
Absolutely. Wayfinding elements do not have to be purely clinical or generic. Custom directional systems offer an excellent opportunity to reinforce your business identity across walls and building exteriors. We integrate specific brand guidelines, precise color palettes, custom typography, and corporate logos directly into your layouts. This creates a cohesive, professional aesthetic that builds immediate consumer trust.
What Materials Are Best for Outdoor Directional Signs?
Exterior signs must withstand harsh weather and intense sun. For long-lasting durability, we recommend aluminum, acrylic, high-density urethane (HDU), or masonry for monument bases. For flexible or short-term outdoor navigation, heavy-duty exterior vinyl signs and banners offer excellent weather resistance at a lower price point.
Can Directional Signs Be Illuminated?
Yes. Illuminating your signs is highly recommended if your business operates during early morning or evening hours.
How Large Should the Lettering Be on Wayfinding Signs?
Letter size depends entirely on viewing distance. A general rule of thumb for readability is 1 inch of letter height for every 10 feet of viewing distance.
Do I Need a Permit for Directional Signage?
In most cases, permanent exterior directional signs, such as pylon, monument, or post-and-panel installations, require local city permits in the Phoenix. Indoor directional plaques and temporary vinyl graphics typically do not.
Where Can I Get Directional Signs in Phoenix, AZ?
If you have frequently asked questions about directional signs, 1 Stop Signs can help. We create custom directional signs for businesses throughout Phoenix, AZ, designed to make it easier for customers, visitors, and employees to find their way. Contact us today to bring your ideas to life!
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