Hardy Signs provides turnkey services for wayfinding signage, all bespoke to your business and goals. We specialise in both internal and exterior wayfinding signage, using premium and durable materials to help everyone on your premises find where they need to be and the information they need.

What is Wayfinding Signage?

Wayfinding signage, also known as directional signage, is strategically positioned to help people navigate locations, identify different areas, find key information and understand rules or emergency paths.

Think of wayfinding signage as physical tools, using signs, symbols and graphics to convey important information and improve customer experience, safety, accessibility and operational safety. Common examples include directional signs for car parks and fire exits, as well as signs labelling different areas of a building or premises.

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Our Wayfinding Signage Solutions

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Internal Wayfinding Signage

At Hardy Signs, we can conceptualise, design, manufacture and install a wide variety of internal wayfinding solutions. We can position internal wayfinding signs to enhance foot flow throughout your building, whether it’s room signs, floor directories, corridor signs, reception signage or a complete refresh of your internal navigation systems.

External Wayfinding Signage

We blend together written information, symbols and images to create bespoke external wayfinding signs. Whether you need access limits like “No Entry”, waymarker posts on paths, digital kiosks, campus or site navigation, we conceptualise and deliver the most suited external wayfinding solutions.

Directory and Information Signs

Point people in the right direction and inform them of key details with tenant boards, maps and building directories. No matter the scale, our in-house processes can also see information displays for larger premises brought to life.

Accessible Wayfinding Signage

Certain premises require more specialised signs. We can design and produce inclusive wayfinding signage, including Braille, tactile signs, high-contrast graphics, embossed symbols and clear typography. We install accessible signs for schools, offices, healthcare and public places, with tailored solutions to meet diverse needs.

Bespoke Wayfinding Systems

We work with businesses to enhance their branding, visitor journey and building layout with completely bespoke wayfinding signs. We will conceptualise tailored signage that helps people navigate with ease, paired with your custom letters, colours and overall branding scheme.

From the entrance and surrounding facilities to internal walkways and waiting rooms, our bespoke wayfinding signage provides consistency and shows off your brand.

Why Choose Hardy Signs for Wayfinding Signage?

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Bespoke Design Solutions

Everything we do at Hardy Signs is bespoke. Each project we take on comes with close collaboration to ensure the wayfinding signs are designed specifically around your site’s layout, branding and user experience. We also understand the importance of brand consistency, which is why we translate your custom branding across all wayfinding signage to support your exact requirements.

End-to-End Project Delivery

No matter the scale, Hardy Signs can deliver wayfinding projects of all types with full turnkey services. We begin with a consultation and concept stage to uncover what you need. We then perform detailed site surveys and design your wayfinding systems, followed by full in-house manufacturing and installation.

We’ve successfully completed projects big and small, supporting our clients at every stage.

High-Quality, Durable Materials

Our wayfinding signage is made from the very best materials, with options including wood, metal and acrylic, all manufactured and cut to exact specifications. All finishes add professionalism and durability to ensure full clarity and lasting performance.

Experienced Wayfinding Signage Specialists

We’ve been creating wayfinding signs for over 30 years, installing systems for commercial, public sector and industrial organisations. We’ve developed innovative solutions to create high-quality and bespoke wayfinding signage, both traditional and digital, all compliant with building and fire safety regulations.

Our work has also been recognised for award-winning craftsmanship and exceptional service across the UK and Europe.

Our Wayfinding Signage 5-Step Process

Partnering with Hardy Signs means you work with a company that is with you throughout the entire process. Our turnkey services begin with the initial conception and continue with installation and aftercare.

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Consultation and Site Survey

We believe great wayfinding signage starts with an amazing concept. We consult with you to discover what type of wayfinding signs you need and why. Whether updating outdated signs or implementing a complete brand refresh, we get to know your business and project requirements to provide a tailored approach.

We then perform a site survey to assess your premises, visibility, access challenges, materials and site-specific considerations.

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Design and Planning

Our experts then get to work designing your bespoke wayfinding signs. Our design team uses their decades of experience to align your brand with the signage, showcasing several concepts and proposals until you are satisfied with the perfect design. Depending on the number of revisions, the design phase takes between 1-2 weeks.

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Manufacture

We then perform full in-house manufacturing of your wayfinding signage, ensuring consistent quality control to guarantee the highest-quality finish. We have a range of specialist equipment to fabricate, print, cut, finish and assemble your signs, all powered sustainably at our solar-panelled premises.

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Professional Installation

With all necessary approvals and permissions obtained, our team performs installation of your wayfinding signage. Following tailored RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) where necessary, our professional fitters get to work positioning your signs. We can perform this out of hours to ensure minimal disruption to your business and site.

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Ongoing Maintenance and Support

Our high-quality wayfinding signs are generally very low maintenance. But they’re not maintenance-free, which is why we’re with you for the long term with scheduled inspections, maintenance and repairs.

Benefit from expert preventative care and urgent response to any issues to ensure visibility and safety. If you have digital wayfinding signage, we can also support you with digital creation and content updates.

Industries We Support

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Healthcare

We support the healthcare industry in the UK and Europe with clear, informative and compliant wayfinding solutions. Our signs improve navigation for patients, visitors and staff, communicate clear information regarding hygiene and safety, and help to reinforce professionalism and trust where it’s needed most.

Our options include NHS branding and approved fonts, as well as accessible formats and multilingual options to support a diverse range of needs.

Education

We produce wayfinding signage that supports learning and safety, as well as providing intuitive navigation for students, teachers and visitors. For all types of educational premises, we can install exterior signs that display your school branding, internal navigation signs to direct people clearly, provide large-scale wall prints and design unique solutions that promote safety and wellbeing.

Commercial Offices and Business Parks

Make it easier for employees, visitors and contractors to find their way around with clear, professionally designed wayfinding signage. From reception displays and directory boards to directional signs connecting multiple buildings, Hardy Signs creates coordinated systems that improve navigation across offices and business parks while maintaining a consistent brand identity throughout the site.

Retail, Leisure and Public Spaces

Busy public sector environments need wayfinding signage that helps people reach their destination quickly and confidently. Hardy Signs designs and manufactures directional signage for retail premises, shopping centres, visitor attractions, sports and leisure facilities and public venues.

We help you guide people between entrances, amenities, departments and key areas. Clear positioning and consistent designs can improve visitor flow while creating a more organised and welcoming environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wayfinding Signage

Can you design a complete wayfinding signage system?

Yes. Hardy Signs can manage your complete wayfinding signage system, from initial site surveys and planning through to bespoke design, manufacture and installation. We consider visitor routes, key destinations, accessibility and positioning to create a clear, consistent system tailored to your site.

What materials are used for wayfinding signs?

The right material will depend on where your wayfinding signage is installed, its intended lifespan and the surrounding environment. Hardy Signs can recommend suitable materials and finishes for internal and external applications, helping ensure your signs remain clear, durable and appropriate for long-term commercial use.

Can wayfinding signage be designed to match our branding?

Of course. Wayfinding signs can incorporate your existing brand colours, typography, logos and wide visual identity to create a consistent appearance throughout your premises. This means practical directional information can become a natural extension of your branding rather than looking separate from the surrounding environment.

Do you install wayfinding signage nationwide?

Hardy Signs provides professional signage installation as part of our complete project service. For nationwide wayfinding projects, the exact location and requirements would need to be discussed with our teams so we can confirm coverage and plan the installation appropriately.

How long does a wayfinding signage project take?

Timescales depend on the size and complexity of the site, the number and type of signs required and the installation requirements. Once we’ve assessed your project, Hardy Signs can establish a clear schedule covering the design, manufacturing and installation stages.

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Ready to get started with your bespoke wayfinding signage? We will deliver your business and premises a customised wayfinding solution that creates a seamless and intuitive journey for everyone within your space. Get a free quote and discuss your wayfinding project with a member of Hardy Signs today.

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