The first step in determning where your freestanding post-and-panel sign can be placed is putting yourself in the mindset of the visitor and where they can best utilize it.
ed post-and-panels have moved from the thicker and bulkier florescent illuminated cabinets of the past, to thinner cabinets that can be evenly illuminated with LEDs,” he says.
Location! Location! Location! Aside from sign design, location is extremely important for interior directional signs. “The first step to determining where wayfinding signage is needed is to put
yourself in the mindset of the visitor or customer and walk in the front door,” recommends Frederick. “There is almost always signage needed in the lobby and by elevators and stairs because these are common junction points for all visitors. Any room throughout a facility that isn’t obvious or there are more than one of generally need signage, such as cafeterias, conference rooms, storage rooms, and business units/departments.” Interior directional signs allow for multiple placement options. “The beauty of interior post-and-panels is that there are typically more options for where the sign can be mounted. Signs can be freestanding in the middle of a busy walkway, off to the side of a storefront, projecting off the side of a wall, or hanging from a ceiling,” says Curtis. “If a post-and-panel is located in a busy thoroughfare, it is recommended that the sign be bolted to the ground instead of being weighted down because of the obvious hazard of it being knocked over. Signs that back up to a wall
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