Wayfinding / Architectural Signage
Wayfinding and code signage
Wayfinding and code signage is one of Waypoint’s key focus areas. Our team creates custom, turn-key wayfinding systems. And, as a design/build shop, custom doesn’t equate to “budget buster.” We can create a package that meets your specific budget and construction timeline, while also ensuring ADA code compliance. At the same time, we realize that our developer, contractor and architect/interiors clients have a whole lot to manage in the development of a new building. Signage should not be a hassle, nor should it be the one element that slows down the process of obtaining TCO. To ensure that our clients have a positive, simple and timely experience, we have developed a client-centric process, work flow and structure that reflects that of our clients. We appoint a dedicated project manager for every project, creating a unique and empowered champion who manages the project from design through installation. A dedicated design team supports the project manager, and a custom signage location plan and signage schedule is carefully created for each project. Intrigued? Click on the Process section below to learn more.
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Wayfinding process – project workflow
The process chart below outlines the steps in developing a custom wayfinding signage package.
TAKE OFF/PROPOSAL
- Review floor plates to identify what type and how many sign types are needed for the project
- Create a proposal for client
- Proposals are for a full-service signage solution: design, build and install (Waypoint provides build and install only proposals as well if you have a pre-designed sign package)
PROJECT KICK-OFF
- Host a meeting with all stakeholders which includes Waypoint designated project manager and designer, Waypoint sales person, client and, at client’s direction could include architect, interiors, construction
- Understand and define project goals, brand, timeline, special needs and desires
- Post meeting, produce an image board showing design inspiration/direction for client review and approval
PROGRAMMING
- Create location and messaging for each individual sign
- Develop a message schedule showing content for each individual sign
- Develop programming floor plates, with signage locations corresponding to the message schedule
- Client review and edits
DESIGN CONCEPTS
- Design 2-4 design concepts for 1-2 sign types
- Client review and feedback, direction selected
DESIGN WAYFINDING PACKAGE
- Design all sign types
- Client review and revisions
FINAL CLIENT REVIEW / APPROVAL
- Client reviews and approves full package
- Upon approval, package moves into the fabrication phase
PERMITS / SHOP DRAWINGS
- Complete and submit permit applications for any signs requiring permits from local municipalities. Waypoint manages this process.
- Develop shop and production files
FABRICATION
- Designated project manager works with fabrication team to ensure sign construction is consistent with the signage design package
- Ensure excellence – quality control team reviews – project manager, fabrication operations manager, fabrication team
INSTALLATION
- Coordinate with general contractor/client for timing and access
- Installs are often phased to meet pre-TCO inspection timing, and to coordinate with other trades completing work on the site
FINAL WALK-THROUGH
- Walk through completed installation with client and Waypoint team
