Signage Design Guidelines

Signage Design Guidelines
Issue 12 - 22nd January 2015

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 1.0 OVERVIEW 2
1.00 | Contents
1.01 Introduction pg 03
2.00 Design Elements pg 04
3.00 External Signs pg 10
4.00 Internal Signs pg 33
5.00 Door Signs pg 42
6.00 Ordering Process pg 53
7.00 Technical Drawings pg 56
8.00 Annual Maintenance pg 66

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.01 | Introduction
These guidelines have been carefully developed

to ensure that :-
a) Visitors to campus can navigate to their chosen

location quickly and efficiently.
b) Sign specifications and graphic content align

to our brand guidelines.
c) Stakeholders use this manual as a reference

guide for the procurement of new and the
refurbishment of existing signs.
Section 6 of this document outlines the best way of

procuring new signage; including sample forms for
orders of small value and contact details within the
Facilites Department.
This document will be regularly updated to reflect

changing circumstances.
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 2.0 DESIGN ELEMENTS 4
2.00 | Design Elements
The following chapter specifies visual elements

of the new sign family that comply with
Lancaster University brand guidelines and
best practice for accessability.
It includes details of correct colour, font and arrow

useage, as well as a range of internal and external
symbols to cover most requirements.
To retain a consistent identity and clear wayfinding

message it is important that no other fonts, symbols,
arrows or colours are used for signage other than
those in this document.
Corporate
2.01 | Colour Use Colours
airman 3 nero pms 429c

The colours shown opposite are to be used for pms 429c pms 1807
(specifically 30% tnt
all primary sign applications. The palette takes matched for LU)
inspiration from the existing corporate guidelines
with accent colours specific to particular information header highlight highlight / text
dark grey corporate grey corporate red white
buildings.
Primary
External
To promote a vibrant feel the University logo should Colours
always sit on a white background. Wayfinding airman 3 nero RAL 3028 RAL 9003
pms 429c
(specifically pms 485 white
information should be white on a dark grey or black
matched for LU)
background which offers strong contrast.
Corporate red pms 485 should only be used as an
information header highlight / accessible highlight / text
accent colour and to identify accessible routes. dark grey corporate grey accessible red white
Primary
Colour systems Internal
Colours
The colours are specified in two finishing systems
RAL 9005 RAL 9006 RAL 3028 RAL 9003
which are appropriate to sign manufacture; either pms black c pms 877 pms 485 white
RAL (paint) or Pantone (print).
Paint Systems information header highlight / accessible highlight / text

black silver accessible red white
All exterior and interior signage should be painted
Secondary
using two pack acrylic isocyanate thin film paint Colours
system with a gloss lacquer finish on exterior signs
and a matt lacquer finish on interior signs. Due to pms process blue pms 340 pms process yellow pms process orange
the effective and long lasting capabilities of this paint
system powder coated paint systems should not
be used. In addition, signs located in areas of parking / information recycling warning accessible WC
campus susceptible to vandalism should be covered blue green yellow orange
in a non-visible, anti-graffiti coating.

2.02 | Font Use

Frutiger Roman 55 - body text
To maintain the highest levels of visual

consistency, all signage uses the
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
typeface Frutiger Roman 55.
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Frutiger is a sans serif font that is clean,
distinctive and easily legible, specifically
1234567890
designed for wayfinding.
Frutiger Bold 65 - header text

Bold and light Frutiger fonts should be
used sparingly as they reduce legibility.
No other typefaces or fonts should
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
be used.
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
An Equality Act compliant arrow to
ISO 7000 standard has been used to
1234567890
accompany the Frutiger font. The arrow
should always be positioned in close
Arrow design and hierarchy
proximity to the appropriate text using
1. 2. 3. 4.
the hierarchy illustrated across the page.
left aligned text
5. 6. 7. 8.
right aligned text
2.03 | Symbol Use
This page shows a range of symbols for use

with signage that have been developed to
accompany the Frutiger font. The symbols
utilise internationally recognisable
pictograms wherever possible.
01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07.
Symbols should be used where possible to enhance

text content but must be positioned consistently as
detailed later in this document to maintain legibility. CCTV
08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
01. Pedestrians 22. Accessible Toilets
02. No pedestrians 23. Accessible Showers
03. Accessible Route 24. Showers
04. Non-accessible 25. Babychange
05 Cycle store 26. Stairs 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
06. No cycles 27. Lifts
07. Parking 28. Induction Loop
08. No parking 29. Public Telephone
09. Accessible parking 30. First Aid
10 CCTV 31. Weightlifting
22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.
11. Vehicular entrance 32. Fitness Studio
12. Deliveries 33. Viewing Terrace
13. Bus / Coach drop-off 34. Lecture Theatre
14. Recycling 35. Sports Viewing
15. Caution 36. Squash Courts
16. Information / Reception 37. Swimming Pool 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
17. Restaurant 38. Sports Hall
18. Café 39. Climbing Wall
19. Unisex Toilets 40. Bouldering Cave
20. Male Toilets 41. Sauna / Steam Room
21. Female Toilets 42. Meeting Room 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 ITEM 1_EAST_S/S_1270x1200mm
2.0 DESIGN ELEMENTS 8
Bigforth
2.04 | Campus Maps
Visitor Orientation Farm
A map of Lancaster University has been M6 Motorway Key
Principal route with Car parking for people
designed to help direct visitors around B

wheelchair access
Campus buildings AA
with disabilities
Visitor Car Parks A - L
Physics Ave.
C
Furness Avenue
Tower Avenue
t Drive
d Ave.
N
Eas
North Pay and Display Machines
Campus. Map signs are located at pedestrian

41 Walkways
19 49
John Cree
2
. Ave
S
29
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Underpass (Bus Stop)
nue
Sout
County
Roads
W
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49
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st D
rive
7
Water
George Fo
Woodland Trail
hot spots in order to orientate the user

20
Fylde Avenue
50 Cycle Route
40
41 D Bus Stops
Lancaster Square 18
27
Designated BBQ Area
3 60
21 48
and guide them to their final destination.

8 30 39
51 55
North Drive
17
9 North Spine
62
38
Alexandra Square
25
South Drive
10 37
23 28 lgate
16 42 47 llel & Ga
61 rou te to E
4 11 57 Cycle
Cycle route
to town South Spine
15 54 F
There are currently two orientation artworks

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13
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Bowland Ave. North
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reinforce the University brand and are always
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A6 North (to Lancas

ter City Centre)
orientated to the user. Adjacent to

Visitor Orientation LICA Building
31 Alexandra Square (Shops & Banks) 68 Cartmel Family housing 21 FASS Building 16 Jack Hylton Music Rooms 17 Peter Scott Gallery CCTV in operation for
* Maps need updating

15 ASH House 40 Central Workshops and Stores 42 Furness College 19 John Creed Building 29 Physics Building
your personal safety
A6 North (to Lancaster
City Centre)
15a Islamic Prayer Room 13 CETAD 41 Furness Residences 43 Lancaster Environment Centre 48 Postgraduate Statistics Centre
and protection.
1 Bailrigg Conference Centre 24 Chaplaincy Centre 47 Fylde College 59 Lancaster House Hotel 44 Pre-School Centre
A6 South (to M6 Junction
33)
65 Barker House Farm 54 Charles Carter 49 Fylde Residences 2 LEC Remote Workshops 8 Round House
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Barkers Drive (A6
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28 Bowland Main & College 7 County Main & College 67 Graduate Townhouses 64 Lonsdale College 39 Slaidburn House (Students' Union)
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5
Alexandra Park Barker House
Astro Turf Pitch Grass Playing
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12 Bowland Hall 18 County South 11 Great Hall 52 Management School 5 Sports Centre
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66 Cartmel College 27 Faraday Building 60 ISS Building 61 Pendle College

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EAST ORIENTATION
Aven 36 33 32 Bowland Ave. East
Ave
East 13
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Grad
31 15a 14
South Drive
F 54 15
algate Cycle route
Ellel & G
Alexandra Square
to town
Cycle route to South Spine
57 11 4
61
47 42 16
28 23
37 10
North Drive
25
38
62 North Spine 9
17
55 51
39 30 8
48 21
Key 60 Lancaster Square 3
27
Fylde Avenue
18
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Principal route with Car parking for people 40

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wheelchair access with disabilities 20

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Campus buildings AA Visitor Car Parks A - L th
Ave.
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Pay and Display Machines

John Creed
29
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Walkways 2
S
49 19
41
One Way system East Drive
Roads C North
N
B
E
Water
Woodland Trail
Cycle Route
Bus Stops
Designated BBQ Area
M6 Motorway
31 Alexandra Square (Shops & Banks) 68 Cartmel Family housing 21 FASS Building 16 Jack Hylton Music Rooms 17 Peter Scott Gallery CCTV in operation for
15 ASH House 40 Central Workshops and Stores 42 Furness College 19 John Creed Building 29 Physics Building
and protection.
6 Bigforth Farm 25 Conference Centre 55 George Fox 36 Library 35 Ruskin Library
14 Bowland Annexe 3 County Field Residences 63 Graduate College 4 LICA Building 34 Security Lodge
30 Bowland Tower East 38 Edward Roberts Court 58 Grizedale College Residences 10 Music Building 32 University Reception
WEST ORIENTATION
2.05 | Content Guidelines
a) The correct arrow hierarchy is demonstrated in fig. A
b) Standard spacing (leading) between lines of text

must always be applied (see fig. A).
c) Extended spacing must always be applied when

a change of alignment occurs (see fig. B). 1. Straight ahead Great Hall
(Nuffield Theatre & Peter Scott Gallery)
d) Lines of text must always be justified left or right 2. Forward & left
University House Reception
dependant upon arrow direction and arranged 3. Left
Visitor Car Parks A - C
in alphabetical order. 4. Back & left
e) Only list destinations that are in reasonable Alexandra Park
proximity to the sign, in order to avoid information 5. Straight ahead
Visitor Car Parks D - J
overload. 6. Forward & right
7. Right
f) Abreviations should not be used on directional signs.
8. Back and right
g) Only those logos specified within this manual can be
CAMPUS
CAMPUS WATCH
WATCH
used on external signs. Under no circumstances should www.lancs.ac.uk/campuswatch
www.lancs.ac.uk/campuswatch
other logos be incorporated into the University’s
directional signage.
fig. A fig. B
h) The height of letters must be consistently applied across
each sign type. Lines of information that extend beyond
one short line are to be avoided or only used in
exceptional circumstances.
i) The University’s signage supplier will be responsible for

policing the correct use of the University brand and the
graphic content contained on each sign.
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 3.0 EXTERNAL SIGNS 10
3.00 | External Signs
The following chapter details a family of external

signs that are designed to navigate users across
campus to a building entrance.
This is achieved by placing clearly visible signs with

consistent and concise messages along all major
routes across campus.
When signs are installed into soft ground the base

should be protected from cutting equipment by
a 200mm exclusion zone. The material used to
create an excluson zone should match the
surrounding landscape and be one of the following:
Waterford gravel Forest bark Square granite sets

surround, resin mulch with weed with weed
bound with weed membrane membrane
membrane
illuminated ‘logo and lettering’
3.01 | Main Entrance Sign EX1 4500 250
The main campus entrance is identified by a

large branded monolith which is visible to 25mm deep
shouldered clear
passing traffic from both directions. It ensures a
acrylic logo and let-
sense of arrival and a positive first impression. Events
Events: tering with blockout
Postgrad Visit Day vinyl on face and
19th June 2013 white ‘LED’ illumi-
The face of the sign includes an edge illuminated nation from clear
returns.
Undergrad Visit Day
built up logo and lettering which highlights the 28th August 2013
entrance after dark. The rear of the sign includes
Register at
simple directional information plus a ‘thank you’ lancaster.ac.uk
message. Welcome to our Campus
www.lancaster.ac.uk
The sign is bordered by a resin bound gravel
surround to protect against grass cutting equipment. front
Construction principles_3mm aluminium

cladding panels with fully welded and dressed vinyl graphics
only on revese
returns. Mounted to heavy duty fabricated aluminium
of sign.
frame using hidden security fixings. Built up logo to
be edge illuminated using white chainlinked LED’s 2700
through clear acrylic spacer panels. Full construction
specification can be found at rear of this document We hope that you enjoyed your visit
100 cap ht
(Section 7). and we look forward to seeing you again.
Size a)_4500x2700mm (Main campus entrance) M6 Motorway City Centre

Size b)_2500x1500mm (Alexandra Park entrance)
rear
3.02 | Main Entrance Events Sign 70 70 140
EX2
To promote important University events and

achievements it is important to have promotional 1100
signage at the campus entrances. The Event

Signs serve to be informative whilst promoting
the University to visitors and the local
community. 140 cap ht EVENTS 300
1500x1350mm PG Events
Visit Day
The signs consist of interchangeable trays ultrabright LED 1500x1350mm
display board with IP65 19th Jun 2013 ultrabright LED
that carry temporary digitally printed messages rated case,

display board with
IP65 rated case,
GSM modem with
to facilitate regular updates. There is also GSM modem with remote remote programming
UG Visit Day
programming capability via a
Windows based PC.
updateable LED message board included for capability via a 100mm cap ht
temporary event information.

Windows based PC.
28th Aug 2013 letters
x16 characters/line
100mm cap ht letters
x16 characters/line
Construction principles_140mm stainless steel 450

removable
posts and fabricated frame supporting 3mm
aluminium panels. Lower x4 panels to be easily
450
removable to facilitate regular updates. x4 additional removable
panels to be stored for roll-off / on. Graphics to

450
be digitally printed labels. Posts to extend below removable
ground level to bolt onto rag bolt cage. Size of

foundation subject to Structural Engineers report. 450
removable
Size)_1800x5000mm
450 140
3.03 | Campus Perimeter Signs

EX3
The University borders the A6 dual carriageway 4500/3500
and M6 motorway. Signage along these

perimeters offer a sense of arrival and
raise the University profile.
The signs are made from flex face boxes with

tensioned PVC skins, with the option of internal
illumination if required. 2900/2200
Graphics should always be simple branded

messages that are clearly visible to fast
moving traffic.
1800
Construction principles_extruded aluminim flex

face frame mounted to painted 140mm mild steel
posts. Flex face to be tensioned, digitally printed
PVC, silk lacquered for UV and wipe clean
protection. Full construction specification can
be found at rear of this document (Section 7).
Size a)_4500x4700mm (M6 South)

Size b)_3500x4000mm (M6 North_x1 or A6_x3)
3.04 | Campus Map Post Signs

EX4
1270
100
Campus map post signs are positioned at key 75 75
wayfinding points across campus. They help

ITEM 1_EAST_S/S_1270x1200mm
75
Bigforth
On Route to 40mm cap ht
to orientate the user and direct them to a final 50 Visitor Orientation
Visitor Orientation Barker House Farm
75
destination. M6 Motorway Key
Principal route with

wheelchair access
Car parking for people
with disabilities
B Campus buildings AA Visitor Car Parks A - L
Physics Ave.
C
Furness Avenue
Tower Avenue
Ave.
East Drive
N
North 41 Pay and Display Machines
Walkways
John Creed
2 19 49
Ave.
S
29
E One Way system
nue
Sou
County
Roads
W
th
49 East
x Ave
Driv
7
e Water
George Fo
Woodland Trail
20
Fylde Avenue
50 Cycle Route
40
41 D Bus Stops
Lancaster Square 18
27
Designated BBQ Area
3 60
21 48
8 30
The signs are be single sided. The map should

39
51 55
North Drive
17
9 North Spine
62
38
Alexandra Square
25
South Drive
10 37
23 28 lgate
16 42 47 llel & Ga
61 rou te to E
4 11 57 Cycle
Cycle route
to town South Spine
15 54 F
14 15a 31
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nue
Rossendale Ave.
13 Aven
Bowland Ave. North

East
Ave
Bowland Ave. East 32 33 36 uate
12 43
Bowland Ave. South

always be orientated to match the users viewpoint
Grad
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63
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52
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North West Drive
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Construction principles_10mm thick aluminium list buildings
31
15
15a
1
65
Alexandra Square (Shops & Banks)
ASH House
Islamic Prayer Room
Bailrigg Conference Centre
Barker House Farm
68
40
13
24
54
Cartmel Family housing
Central Workshops and Stores
CETAD
Chaplaincy Centre
Charles Carter
21
42
41
47
49
FASS Building
Furness College
Furness Residences
Fylde College
Fylde Residences
16
19
43
59
2
Jack Hylton Music Rooms
John Creed Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster House Hotel
LEC Remote Workshops
17
29
48
44
8
Peter Scott Gallery
Physics Building
Postgraduate Statistics Centre
Pre-School Centre
Round House
CCTV in operation for
and protection.
in alphabetical
panel with hidden locking device, 100mm square

order only
section aluminium posts (5mm wall) with 3mm (EAST FACING)
radiused corners. High definition digitally printed vinyl

graphics to be applied to painted aluminium surface,
800
finished with protective clear satin finish
UV resistant vinyl. Full construction specification
can be found at rear of this document (Section 7).
Size_1270x2000mm
3.05 | Campus Map Wall Signs

EX5
1270
Campus map wall signs are positioned onto

walls along key wayfinding routes across 75
ITEM 2_WEST_S/S_1270x1200mm
75
75
campus. They help to orientate the user Entrance to
Adjacent to 40mm cap ht
50 Visitor
Visitor Orientation BarkerLICA
House Farm
Building
and direct them to a final destination. 75
City Centre)
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Sports Pitches
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Pitch
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Pitch
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Pitch
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Lonsdale South Ave.

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the users viewpoint (East or West). Campus maps
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Farrer Avenue
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Ave
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Grad
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marker
South Drive
information.
F 54 15
algate Cycle route
Ellel & G
Alexandra Square
to town
Cycle route to South Spine
57 11 4
61
47 42 16
28 23
37 10
North Drive
25
38
62 North Spine 9
17
55 51
39 30 8
48 21
Key 60 Lancaster Square 3
27
Fylde Avenue
18
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Principal route with Car parking for people 40
50
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wheelchair access with disabilities 20
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Sou 7
Campus buildings AA Visitor Car Parks A - L th
Ave.
East
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49
Ave.
Driv
Furness Avenue
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W
County
Tower Avenue
E
G eo
Pay and Display Machines
John Creed
29
Physics Ave.
Walkways 2
S
49 19
41
One Way system East Drive
Roads C North
N
B
E
Water
Woodland Trail
Cycle Route
The signs have been highly specified to be durable.

Bus Stops
Designated BBQ Area
M6 Motorway
The Key should 31

15
Alexandra Square (Shops & Banks)
ASH House
68
40
Cartmel Family housing
Central Workshops and Stores
21
42
FASS Building
Furness College
16
19
Jack Hylton Music Rooms
John Creed Building
17
29
Peter Scott Gallery
Physics Building
CCTV in operation for
list buildings
and protection.
in alphabetical
order only
Construction principles_10mm thick aluminium

800
panel with hidden locking device for easy removal, (WEST FACING)
high definition digitally printed vinyl graphics applied

to painted aluminium surface, finished with clear
satin finish UV resistant vinyl. Hidden security screw
fixings along to and bottom edge of sign
secure it to machined aluminium wall straps.
Size_1270x1200mm
3.06 | Directional Monolith EX6

38 1430 38
Along the campus perimeter road are wayfinding
monolith signs. 220 220
Directional Monoliths are single or double sided and

350
should have content restricted to buildings or
facilities in close proximity to the sign to prevent
information overload. 220
55 Great Hall
Directional content should always be displayed as 40
35 (Nuffield Theatre & Peter Scott Gallery)
per the content guidlines in section 2.5. 140
University House Reception
140
Construction principles_3mm thick rolled (curved Visitor Car Parks A - C

face), folded, welded and dressed panels, mounted 220
onto an aluminium box section frame with 6mm Alexandra Park 1875
thick internal ribbing sections to protect against Visitor Car Parks D - J

distortion. Two internal 150mm square box section
posts welded to internal framework to extend below
ground level. Side capping sections to hide fixings
where panels mount onto framework - these
CAMPUS
CAMPUS WATCH
WATCH
sections are to be secured in place by a single www.lancs.ac.uk/campuswatch
www.lancs.ac.uk/campuswatch
security screw on the top. Full construction
specification can be found at rear of this
document (Section 7).
Size_1506x2225mm
3.07 | Directional Twin

Post and Panel EX7 80 1340 80
200 70 cap ht
Directional post and panel signs are located
Standard Panel Heights
along major vehicular and pedestrian routes
a)_50mm Rossendale Avenue East 200
around campus.
b)_100mm
150
c)_150mm If a road name
is required it
They can be single or double sided and should have d)_200mm should always
County Main & College 150
be on the white
content restricted to buildings or facilities in close e)_250mm header at the
top of the sign
proximity to the sign to prevent information overload.
f)_300mm Great Hall 55 cap ht
250
(Nuffield Theatre & Peter Scott Gallery) 30 cap ht
If the sign is located at near to a road then the road Lancaster Square 150
title should appear in the white header section. LICA 150
Directional content should always be displayed as

accessible route Round House 150
per the content guidlines in section 2.5. markers should
always appear
at the bottom of Recycling Point 150
the sign (in red)
Construction principles_80mm square section 150
Stax aluminium posts with finishing cap and 20mm Accessible Route 150
deep extruded aluminium panels. All coloured bands

to be masked and sprayed , all graphics to be 800
to lower
plank
applied vinyl. No plastic fixings of any kind. Full
construction specification can be found at rear of 800
this document (Section 7).
Size_1500 x various mm
3.08 | Directional Wall Sign EX8

Standard Sizes
Directional tray signs are to be mounted to walls a)_1000x500mm
at major intersections along pedestrian b)_1000x750mm

c)_1000x1000mm
walkways. Content is restricted to key
d)_1000x1250mm
destinations in close proximity to prevent
information overload. 1000
45
The height of wall signs vary depending upon the 170
amount of directional content although four standard

125
sizes are suggested to maintain a degree of 2100
to top of
70
sign Furness College 38 cap ht
uniformity across campus.
125
Fylde College
A standard height of 2100mm to top of sign is Grizedale College 750

accessible route
recommended although signs may also align to markers should Pendle College
always appear
architectural features to ensure they look like a at the bottom of
Edward Roberts Court
the sign (in red)
considered part of the facade.
Accessible Route 125

Construction principles_3mm aluminium tray with
45mm fully welded and dressed returns. Mounted
to hidden brackets using colour matched security
fixings along top and bottom returns. All coloured
bands to be masked and sprayed, all graphics to
be computer cut applied vinyl. Polystyrene infill to
be used to resist impact damage. Full construction
specification can be found at rear of this document
(Section 7).
Size_1000 x various mm
3.09 | Building Occupancy Sign 30 30
EX9
2100
Building occupancy wall signs are used to iden- to top of
sign
tify main entrances at ground level. They sign the
building title and list major departments, schools
or facilities within.
100
20
Faraday Building 35 cap ht
Signs should align to architectural features to ensure Welcome to 1100
they look like a considered part of the facade modular Chemistry

interchangeable
although a standard height of 2100mm to top panels Main Entrance 25 cap ht
with hidden Open Access
of sign is recommended.
7.30am to 8pm
locking mechanism Student Library Card Swipe Access
8pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday
9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday
Staff/PhD Library Card Swipe Access

24 hours/ 7 days per week
Construction principles_6mm deep white painted

120
aluminium frame with modular interchangeable 51
30
painted aluminium directory panels set flush within
surface. Panels to have hidden locking mechanism building
reference
and surface printed graphics with clear protective (as detailed
750 6
on map signs)
lacquer finish. Full construction specification can be
found at rear of this document (Section 7).
Welcome to
Chemistry
replacement
Size a)_750 x 1100mm panel Main Entrance
(with non-term Open Access
Size b)_500 x 725mm opening times)

9am to 5pm
Student Library Card Swipe Access

5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday
9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday
Staff/PhD Library Card Swipe Access

24 hours/ 7 days per week
3.10 | Building Naming / Occupancy

High Level EX10a / 10b
EX10a
Building Name signs are used to identify building

main entrances from distance. These signs are
to include the building title only.
University House 1000
Signs should align to architectural features to ensure

they look like a considered part of the facade
although standard sizes are suggested below.
The width to height ratio should remain 4:1
where possible although this may be extended 4000
to accommodate long titles.

EX10b
If building title needs to be sensitive to a building

facade individual letters may be used (EX10b). University House 200
Construction principles EX10a_3mm aluminium

tray with 45mm fully welded and dressed returns.
Size 10a1)_4000 x 1000mm
Mounted to hidden brackets using colour matched
Size 10a1)_3000 x 750mm
security fixings along top and bottom returns. All
Size 10a2)_2000 x 500mm 20mm
coloured bands to be masked and sprayed, all
Size 10a3)_1200 x 300mm (residences)
graphics to be computer cut applied vinyl.
Polystyrene infill to be used to resist impact damage.
Size 10b1)_200mm cap ht
Size 10b2)_300mm cap ht polished
Construction principles EX10b_built up stainless stainless steel
with 20m returns
steel letters with 20mm returns and satin polish DP1
(vertical grain) and 10mm spacer studs on rear
3.11 | High Level Signs EX11 logo for dark walls (with white lettering)
High level signs raise brand profile around

campus. The use of this sign type is currently
restricted to just University House and The
Sports Centre although this may change.
NEW LOGO TBC

They are positioned onto buildings that align with
the road and pedestrian routes around campus or
near main entrances. They should always be aligned
to an architectural feature where possible to look a 60mm
considered part of the facade. Each sign should be descaled steel

face with inset
polycarbonate
sized appropriately to its location but retain the back panel
proportions set opposite. logo for dark walls (with grey lettering)
The University logo is the combination of the text in

grey Frutiger typeface positioned to the left of the
red symbol. These elements must never be
separated or adjusted in either size relationship.
Construction principles_built-up descaled steel

lettering and logo with painted finish all round and
60mm returns. Rear of letter to be 5mm clear
polycarbonate fixed into face through side return.
Letters to be ‘Halo’ illuminated using white
chainlinked LED’s. Letters to be stood 20mm
from wall surface.
Size a)_5000 x 3000mm
Size b)_4000 x 2250mm
Size c)_3000 x 1690mm
3.12 | Gateway Visitor Car Parks 600 60 60
EX12
480
B B
Gateway Visitor
Car parks A - L are clearly identified on directional Parking Areas =
and campus map signs. The entrance to each visitor to be confirmed 520
390 cap ht
835
car park should be clearly identifed so users know
they’ve reached their nominated destination. Visitor Visitor
130
50 cap ht
85
Parking Parking
The signs are double sided with large identification 50
165
15
60
graphics on the front and disclaimer / regulatory
20 cap ht
Visitors
Monday to Friday
08:00 - 18:00
information on the rear. 200

30
Have you payed
and displayed?
Signs need to be positioned so that they are visible 200

30
to traffic from all directions without causing physical Terms & Conditions
obstruction to pedestrian users. Visitors must clearly display a valid pay

and display ticket or visitor scratch card.
car share permits are also valid. 350
1600 All vehicles and contents are parked at
owners risk.
Construction principles_3mm aluminium panels

220 cap ht
with rolled vertical edges mounted onto 90mm
round section posts using channel and clip system.
Digitally printed graphics onto optically clear vinyl
applied edge to edge of each panel. Full
construction specification can be found at
rear of this document (Section 7).
500
Size_600 x 3000mm
side A side B
3.13 | Ring Road Visitor

Parking Bays EX13
Visitor parking bays around the campus 450
perimeter road are clearly identified using
G
lamp post mounted notices. Perimeter road visitor
parking bays = 240 cap ht
The signs are single sided with large identification areas to be 545
plan view
confirmed Visitor
graphics at the top and disclaimer / regulatory 40 cap ht
Parking
information at the bottom. 45
40 40
370
Signs should be positioned so that they are visible

to traffic from all directions above the height of Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00
VISITOR VISITOR VISITOR

parked cars. 600
Parking Zone Parking Zone Parking Zone
Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00 hours Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00 hours Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00 hours
Visitors must clearly display a valid pay and Visitors must clearly display a valid pay and Visitors must clearly display a valid pay and
display ticket or visitor scratch card. Car share display ticket or visitor scratch card. Car share display ticket or visitor scratch card. Car share
permits are also valid. permits are also valid. All vehicles and contents permits are also valid. All vehicles and contents
are parked at owners risk. are parked at owners risk.
All vehicles and contents are
parked at owners risk. Alexandra Park Pay and Display tickets also valid. This car park is for pay and display and

construction permit holders only
and is locked daily at 23:45.
with rolled vertical edges mounted EXISTING lamp car park J car park K 1400
alternative alternative to bottom of
columns using channel and clip system. All corners sign
to have 15mm radius to avoid pointed edges.

Digitally printed graphics onto optically clear
vinyl applied edge to edge of each panel.
Size_450 x 600mm
3.14 | Ring Road Visitor, Staff, Student

Parking Bays EX14
Visitor parking bays around the campus

450 450 450 450
perimeter road should be clearly identified
using lamp post mounted notices.
The signs are single sided with large identification

graphics at the top and disclaimer / regulatory
information at the bottom. 600
STAFF STUDENT 30 cap ht
Parking Zone Parking Zone
Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00 hours Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00 hours 14 cap ht
Signs should be positioned so that they are visible Staff Permit holders only. Student and Staff Permit holders
only. Residential Conference
All vehicles and contents
Permits valid in vacations.
to traffic from all directions above the height of
are parked at owners risk.
Alexandra Park pay and
display tickets also valid here.
parked cars.

with rolled vertical edges mounted EXISTING lamp EX14a EX14b
columns using channel and clip system. Graphics to
be digitally printed vinyl. All corners to have 15mm
radius to avoid pointed edges. Full construction
(Section 7).
EX14a Size_450 x 600mm

EX14b Size_450 x 600mm
3.15 | Accessibe Route Totems

EX15
700 150
Accessible routes run from one end of campus

to the other. They start at busy wayfinding points
150
such as University House reception and visitor
car parks. Main Campus Main Campus 38 cap ht
Start of Accessible Route End of Accessible Route 30 cap ht

The signs are double sided and clearly visible
Look for the signs with Visitor Car Park M
without causing physical obstruction. They highlight the red band
470
direct accessible routes to major car parks and

campus facilites. Accessible Route Accessible Route 80
Construction principles_3mm thick folded, welded

and dressed panels, mounted onto an aluminium
box section frame. Two internal 125mm square 1100
box section posts welded to internal framework to

extend below ground level. Panels to be secured
in place by a single security screw on the top.
Coloured bands to be masked and sprayed, all
other graphics to be applied vinyl. Full construction
(Section 7).
Size_700 x 1800mm
SIDE A SIDE B
3.16 | Faculty Entrance Signage

EX16 2880 500 2000 500
Faculty of Science and Technology Welcome

Each faculty entrance is promoted using large
feature signage. Each entrance varies in size and
content but the material specification should
remain consistent.
2300 Our Departments
• Chemistry
A 10mm toughened glass panel with digitally printed • Computing and Communications
• Engineering
• Lancaster Environment Centre
graphics on rear and bespoke heavy duty stainless • Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics
• Psychology
steel fixings. Glazing around the entrance doors has For all enquiries please contact
our faculty office, Room 123.
have digitally printed contravision vinyl applied to the

glazed surface.
Construction principles_10mm toughened glass toughened glass digitally etch effect

panel with stain- printed manifestation
panel with full colour digitally printed graphics on less steel fixings contravision
15 10 15 10
rear. Stainless steel bracket along bottom edge and
stainless steel barrels at top. Side windows have
‘one way’ contravision digitally printed vinyl graphics. 10 before after
Etch effect manifestation applied to doors.
Size_2880 x 2300mm (glass panel)

Size_500 x 2500mm (contravision)
Size_2000 x 300mm (etched manifestation)
3.17 | Building Development Signs

EX17
1400
Temporary Building Development Signs highlight

improvements on campus when there is no
hoarding surfaces available. They promote and
direct people to new facilities and departments
while building work takes place. They are meant New Engineering
to supplement temporary hoarding graphics
Building
used by construction companies.

80 cap ht
The signs should be positioned where they are clearly

visible from major thoroughfares to identify temporary
routes due to construction.
3240
Construction principles_ 5mm composite aluminium

panels fixed to 100mm painted mild steel posts using
channel and clip system. 5mm composite aluminium
panels to have surface printed graphics protected
with clear protective overlay.
Size_1400x3580mm
340
3.18 | Small Events Sign EX18
To promote important University events

and achievements it is important to
have promotional signage near pedestrian
circulation routes.
There are two options; a permanant ground fixed

cabinet (EX17a) and a portable A1 poster display
unit (EXT17b). Both types consist of exterior
poster holders which display paper inserts
500
produced by the University. 40 20 50
Construction principles EX18a_50mm painted 586

200
aluminium posts with 30mm deep A2 poster
cabinet (onthecase) with aluminium frame and EVENTS EVENTS
toughened glass window mounted flush into Postgraduate Visit Day
19th June 2013
Postgraduate Visit Day
40mm painted aluminium tray sign. Header to 19th June 2013
be surface printed and lacquered.

674
A2 833 1140
cabinet A1
cabinet
Construction principles EX18b_A1
‘windjammer’ poster cabinet with weighted base
and built in wheels for easy movement. Frame
to be snap shut with clear PVC window. 200
Size 18a)_500x1274mm 200
Size 18b)_720x1140mm 50
EX17a EX17b
3.19 | Hoarding Signs EX19 See options A, B

& C below
New campus developments are surrounded

by safety hoardings which can be used to We are creating
a place to study
Library
Refurbishment
support promotional graphic panels. Providing spaces to meet
all your study needs
Phased refurbishment
completing early 2016 ‘Y’ assess on
the basis of
each project
Your library is being refurbished to provide an
The graphics should be carefully formatted to outstanding research and

learning space
match our University brand. Content should be
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simple and informative with careful attention to

text heights and reading distances.
‘X’ assess on
the basis of each
project
To ensure that hoarding signage conforms to

University standards approval should be gained Construction principles EX19_ Construction principles EX19_ Construction principles EX19_
from one or more of the following people: OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C
Material: Dibond Material: Forex Material: Corex
• Senior Projects Manager Use for “front of house’ projects where Use for the majority of projects on Use for the minimum footfall and long
• Facilities Marketing & Communications heavy footfall & close up viewing campus where medium footfall and mid distance viewing occurs, for example,
Manager occurs. Screw fixings, covered by range viewing occurs. Screw fixings, hoardings located on the outer
colour matched caps. Lasts 18-24 covered by colour matched caps. campus/ring road. Fixed using stainless
months with protective film. Forex is a closed cell, lightweight rigid PVC sheet steel staples. Lasts approximately 12
Size EX19)_individually assessed.
material with a silky matt surface that is ideal for
Dibond is a composite sheet material made months.
digital printing onto the surface. Forex exhibits
from a plastic core sandwiched between Corex is a corrugated hollow core polypropylene
some expansion and contraction which means
aluminium with a high gloss white finish, which sheet material with a satin white finish. For best
that large sheets need a 2mm gap between them
makes it ideal for high resolution digital surface results, print direct onto treated surface, but
to allow for this. The panels to be screw fixed
printing. Dibond exibits minimal expansion and printed vinyl can also be applied. Corex exhibits
and covered using colour matched caps.
contraction which means that sheets can be some expansion and contraction, meaning it
butted together, with no gaps, for maximum requires a 2mm gap between panels. Due to it’s
visual impact. lightweight srtructure, is best fixed to wooden
The addition of an optional clear protective hoarings with industrial grade stainless steel
overlay film protects the printed graphics and staples.
adds to the longevity and durability of the print.
Airspring banner
3.20 | Temporary Banners EX20 system with
carbon fibre arms
connected to
aluminium support
brackets is fully
Promotional banners advertise events and compliant with
the Government’s
achievements across the University. EN40 Regulation
about maximum
wind-load on any
type of street
lighting column
The graphics should be carefully formatted to match
the University brand. Content should be simple and
informative with careful attention to text heights and
reading distances.
To ensure that banner signage conforms to University

standards approval should be gained from:
• Facilities Marketing & Communications

Manager
Construction principles EX20_heavy duty welded

and stiched PVC banner material with full colour
digital print to both sides. Support system to be
EN40 compliant ‘Airspring’ banner system with spring 2500
to bottom of
loaded fibre glass arms and aluminium sign minimum
brackets to deflect windloadings from lamp columns.
Size EX20a)_750x2500mm
Size EX20b)_600x3000mm
3.21 | Window Graphics EX21
Promotional window graphics highlight

achievements and events whilst emphasizing
entrance areas in a vibrant manner.
The graphics should be carefully formatted to

match the University brand whilst ensuring a
cohesive, campus wide strategy.
To make sure window signage conforms to

University standards approval should be gained
from one or more of the following people:
• Senior Projects Manager All promotional window digitally printed perforated

graphics must display window vinyl with black
• Facilities Marketing & Communications the University brand and on rear for one-way
not clash with adjacent viewing.
Manager building signage
Vinyl must be completely
removable (including
all adhesive) using mild
cleaning solvent spray.
Construction principles EX21_3M 8173 PWGF
series UV print compatible, perforated window
vinyl for one way viewing; 1 - 5 year-life.
Size EX21)_individually assessed

3.22 | Temporary Diversion

Signs EX22
450
When construction is taking place, temporary

diversion signs direct pedestrians along
alternative routes. They should be mounted 600
onto existing posts where possible.
Temporary route
The directional arrows should be displayed on a to Alexandra Park 30 cap ht
& Pitches 5 & 6
yellow background to highlight it as a temporary Temporary route
to Alexandra Park
& Pitches 5 & 6
route. Directional information should be at the top Installation of new

3rd Generation Pitch Installation of new
3rd Generation Pitch
Feb - Jun 2014
Feb - Jun 2014
of the sign with additional text detailed below.
2100
10mm radiused to bottom
corners cap ht of sign
To make sure diversion signage wording conforms
to University standards approval should be gained
from one or more of the following people:
• Landscape Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Projects Manager
• Travel and Environment Manager
• Marketing & Communications Manager
Construction principles EX22_3mm painted

aluminium panel with printed graphics. Fixed
to existing posts using channel and clip system
with countersunk rivets.
Size EX22)_450x600mm
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 4.0 INTERNAL SIGNS 33
4.00 | Internal Signage
The following chapter details a family of slim

(6mm) modular, interchangeable painted
aluminium signs that are designed to navigate
users from building entrance to a specific room.
This is achieved by placing clearly visible signs with

consistent and concise messages at decision points
along all major corridors and wayfinding routes.
50 50 35
4.01 | Entrance Directory IN1 62.5

25 Furness College 150 Furness College
62.5 2100
A floor level directory detailing all levels and 10
departments of a building should be located
within each building entrance.
Seminar Rms Computer Labs Lecture Theatres
D
Flats 1 to 9
The building title should appear on the top left of the C

Faculty of Health & Medicine
Health Research
450 This level Lancaster Medical School
sign. Directory information should be listed in floor Toilets & Showers
B
order with the top floor at the top of the directory.

CETAD
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Faculty Offices
Lancaster Medical School
Room titles for each floor are listed alphabetically Toilets & Showers
A
Furness Bar
Seminar Rms Computer Labs Lecture Theatres
with toilets listed last.

Furness College Offices
Furness JCR & TV Room
Furness Porter’s Lodge
Lecture Theatres 1, 2 & 3
D
Flats 1 to 9 Toilets
60 cap ht This is a no smoking building
Signs should be positioned on walls where there is

room to stop and view the sign without causing
C
Health Research
obstruction at a height of 2100mm to top of sign or This level Lancaster Medical School
align to an architectural feature (doorway). 16 cap ht Toilets & Showers
B
Construction principles_6mm deep modular CETAD 24@40
painted aluminium sign directory with Biomedical & Life Sciences
Faculty Offices
interchangeable, digitally printed panels and hidden Lancaster Medical School
locking mechanism. Map to be digitally printed direct Toilets & Showers
to surface. Plastic sign systems are not to be used.
A
Furness Bar
Final clear protective layer (100% matt) to be added Furness College Offices
Furness JCR & TV Room
protect the printed surfaces from damage.
Furness Porter’s Lodge
Lecture Theatres 1, 2 & 3
Size a)_600mm x various (building specific) Toilets
This is a no smoking building

20
100 500
4.02 | Stair & Lift Directory IN2

50 50 35
Stair / Lift Directories should be positioned in 62.5
the lobby of all major stairs and lifts. 25 Faraday Building 150
62.5
10
C
Synthetic Research C18
The building title should appear on the top left of the 60 cap ht
Synthetic Teaching C05
sign. Directory information should be listed in floor Offices C13 - C15
16 cap ht Lift & Stairs
order with the top floor at the top of the directory.
Room titles for each floor are listed alphabetically
B
Non Synthetic Research B04
with toilets listed last. Non Synthetic Teaching B25

This level Offices B18 - B20
18@40
Lifts & Stairs
Signs should be positioned on walls where there is Toilets
Faraday Building
room to stop and view the sign without causing 2100

C
Synthetic Research C18
A
NMR Suite A58 Synthetic Teaching C05
obstruction to walkways at a height of 2100mm to

Offices C13 - C15
Computational Research A10 Lift & Stairs
B
Non Synthetic Research B04
top of sign or align to an architectural feature Data Analysis Laboratories A41

This level
Non Synthetic Teaching B25
Offices B18 - B20
Offices A03 - A40 Lifts & Stairs
(doorway).
Toilets
Lift & Stairs

A
NMR Suite A58
Computational Research A10
Lockers & Showers Data Analysis Laboratories A41

Offices A03 - A40
Lift & Stairs
Construction principles_6mm deep modular

Lockers & Showers
20
aluminium sign directory with interchangeable,

digitally printed panels and hidden locking 100 500
mechanism. Plastic sign systems are not to

be used.
Size a)_600mm x various (building specific)

4.03 | Level Indicator IN3

30
A
Floor level indicators should be positioned within 30
all stairwells immediately opposite the stairs.

130
Mount at 1700mm to top of sign.

285
30
aluminium signage board with digitally printed
25
This level
graphics and hidden release mechanism.
15
Size a)_300 x 300mm

300
1700 AThis level

4.04 | Wall Mounted Directional

IN4 100 100
Computational Research
Directional signs should be positioned at key
Laboratory A10
wayfinding decision points to navigate the
building. 28 Offices A03 - A17
Content should be restricted to departments and Data Analysis Labs A40 - A41
1@120
facilities in the near vicinity using the stipulated 5@75
Offices A22 - A39
arrow hierarchy.
45 Lockers & Showers
Where plenty of wall space is available an additional
blank plank should be included at the bottom of
20
each sign to allow for future additions.
600
Wall signs should be positioned 1700mm to top of
sign and should always be 600mm wide unless long
reading distances dictate larger text; then 900mm
Computational Research
planks should be used.

Laboratory A10
1700 Offices A03 - A17
Data Analysis Labs A40 - A41
Offices A22 - A39
Construction principles_6mm deep modular Lockers & Showers
aluminium directional sign with interchangeable

locking panels and surface printed graphics.
Plastic sign systems are not to be used.
Size a)_600mm x various (sign specific)

4.05 | Suspended Directional IN5
Suspended directional signs should be 100

20
positioned at key wayfinding decision points
when there is no wall space available.
28 NMR Suite A58
45 Lockers & Showers

They can be single or double sided. Content should 4@75
be restricted to departments and facilities in the near Data Analysis Labs A40 - A41
vacinity and listed using the stipulated arrow
hierarchy.
20
Where ceiling heights allow, a blank plank should

600
be included at the bottom of sign to allow for future
additions. NMR Suite A58
Lockers & Showers
Data Analysis Labs A40 - A41
Wall signs should be positioned 2200mm to under-

side of sign and should always be 600mm wide 2200
unless long reading distances dictate larger text;

then 900mm planks should be used.

aluminium directional sign with interchangeable
locking panels and surface printed graphics.
Plastic sign systems are not to be used. Suspend
from ceiling using stainless steel wire suspension kit.
Size a)_600mm x various (sign specific)

4.06 | Wall Mounted Locational

IN6 CL
20
Locational signs are located above or next to

key department and facility entrances.
40
Centre for Medical Education 160
20
These signs offer limited space for text. With

clarity and legibility the priority of any sign, additional
900
descriptive words will not be included in the text.
CL
Wall signs next to entrances should always be

positioned 1700mm to top of sign whilst those Centre for Medical Education
above entrances should be centred in the available

space. centred above door
(100mm above door if
high ceiling)
The sign sizes are dictated by line length with

standard widths being 900mm or 1200mm.
Centre for Medical Education
1700mm
to top if wall
Construction principles_6mm deep modular mounted
aluminium locational sign with interchangeable

locking panels and applied vinyl graphics.
Size_900 x 160mm
alternative
4.07 | Projecting Locational IN7 CL

graphic
layouts
Projecting signs should always be positioned so 45
that the bottom of the sign aligns to the top of a

door frame, be at least 2200mm above floor level
and used where entrances are approached 75 165
side on.
Physics
Reception
Signs can be double or single side. Symbols should
15
be used where possible and text should be
simplified so that maximum cap heights can
be used. 180 4 20 4
Construction principles_modular aluminium

projecting sign with interchangeable sign panels
and applied vinyl graphics.
2200mm to
bottom of sign 100
Size_300 x 330mm
machined
wall bracket
hidden
security
fixing
fabricated
sign sleeve
4.08 | Locational Lettering IN8
Reception
Some locational signs need to be sensitive to
their architectural surroundings, these tend to be
200
entrances to flagship buildings or major facilities
such as lecture theatres.
In these locations 10mm thick individual letters

should be screw fixed direct to the wall using 10mm
spacers. Cap heights should be appropriate to 14
available wall space and reading distances but

200 / 300mm is recommended as a standard.
Construction principles_10mm waterjet cut

10mm
stainless steel with horizontal brush finish DP1.
10mm stainless
Screw fix flush to wall using hidden fixings. steel letter with
satin polish DP1
surafce finish
Size_200mm cap height

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 5.0 DOOR SIGNS 42
5.00 | Door Signs
The following pages detail a family of door signs

that are designed to clearly identify a room.
Cotent comprises of number and title, it’s
function and important details relating to the
occupants or safety.
Fixed room names such as Lecture Theatres,

Stores etc should have printed name panels. All
changeable information such as occupant names
should be printed onto an paper insert; protected
against tampering and damage by a clear acylic
panel.
For additional security, these acrylic panels are

lockable using a hidden steel pin that can be
unlocked by designated persons using a
magnetic key fob.
Signs bonded to glass doors require black vinyl

backing on rear of glazing to hide adhesive.
5.01 | Standard Door Signs D1

20
Sign type D1 is for non-occupied rooms such as 18
kitchens, stores etc. 25
22
A13
Room numbers should always be printed in the top 12 LV Switch 165
left hand corner at 25mm cap height. Where

appropriate, a room name can be printed beneath.
Signs should always be mounted at a height of 15
1700mm to top of sign unless there is an obvious

door feature to align with at a similar height. 180
50 100

A13 A13
Construction principles - 6mm modular painted 1700

LV Switch LV Switch
aluminium door sign system with printed graphics.

Size_180 x 180mm
Signs may be door fixed or wall

fixed (opening side) as above.
Either option should be consis-
tent throughout a building.
5.02 | Toilet Door Signs D2

C/L
D2a_male D2b_female D2c_accessible D2d_baby change
Sign type D2 is a toilet or baby changing

47.5
door sign.
Signs consist of a 70mm tactile symbol centred on 70 165
the main panel.
D2e_unisex D2f_accessible / baby change

Signs should always be mounted at a height of
1700mm to top of sign unless there is an obvious 15
door feature to align with at a similar height.

180

backing on rear of glazing to hide adhesive. 50 100
Construction principles - 6mm modular painted

aluminium door sign system with tactile graphics
protected by a clear lacquer. Plastic sign systems
are not to be used. 1700
Size_180 x 180mm

5.03 | Single Occupancy

Door Signs D3
20
Sign type D3 is for single occupancy rooms. 18
25
A13
Room numbers should always be printed in the 22
top left hand corner with room descriptions printed

12 Director’s 165
Office
beneath.
Occupant names should be printed onto paper and

inserted behind a locking acrylic window to Mr A Nother 30
prevent tampering. To produce your own paper 15

50 100
inserts please contact Facilities, Marketing &
Communications Manager in the Facilities team for 180
a copy of the Graphics CD.
A03 A03

Director’s
Office
Director’s
Office
Mr A Nother Mr A Nother


aluminium door sign system with digitally printed
graphics and locking window feature. Plastic sign
systems are not to be used.
Size_180 x 210mm

5.04 | Multiple Occupancy

Door Signs D4 / D5 20
sign type D4
18
Sign types D4 & D5 are for multi-occupancy

rooms.
25
22
B09
12 Research 165
Room numbers should always be printed in the Students

beneath.
Mr A Nother
60
Occupant names should be printed onto paper and Mr A Nother
inserted behind a locking acrylic window to 15 50 100
prevent tampering. To produce your own paper
inserts please contact Facilities, Marketing &
sign type D5
Communications Manager in the Facilities team
for a copy of the Graphics CD.
B04 1700
B09
Research
Students
Mr A Nother
B09
Research
Students
Mr A Nother

Mr A Nother Mr A Nother
Administration 165
Office

aluminium door sign system with digitally printed Mr A Nother
Mr A Nother 90
graphics and locking window feature. Plastic sign Mr A Nother
systems are not to be used. Mr A Nother
15
Size D4_180 x 240mm

Size D5_180 x 270mm 180
5.05 | Laboratory / Plantroom

Door Signs D6
20
Sign type D6 is for laboratory and plant rooms 18
where warning or safety notices need to be

displayed.
25
22
A65
12 Electrical Services 165
Plantroom
Room numbers should always be printed in the
beneath.
40
Safety notices should be printed onto paper and Danger
400 volts
Danger
of death
No unauthorised
entry
No naked
flames 50 100
15
inserted behind a locking acrylic window to
prevent tampering. To produce your own paper
inserts please contact Facilities, Marketing & 180
Communications Manager in the Facilities team

A65 A65
for a copy of the Graphics CD.

Electrical Services Electrical Services
Plantroom Plantroom
1700
Danger Danger No unauthorised No naked Danger Danger No unauthorised No naked
400 volts of death entry flames 400 volts of death entry flames


aluminium door sign system with digitally printed
graphics and locking window feature. Plastic sign
systems are not to be used.

Size_180 x 220mm fixed (opening side) as above.
5.06 | Slider Door Signs D7

20
Sign type D7 is for meeting and conference 18
rooms. 25
22
A02
A13
Room numbers should always be printed in the 12 Meeting Room 1
165

beneath.
A vacancy slider that finishes flush to the top surface Free In Use 30
of the sign highlights if the room is in use. 15
50 100
A02 A02
Construction principles - 6mm deep painted 1700

Meeting Room 1 Meeting Room 1
Free In Use Free In Use
aluminium modular door sign system with digitally

printed graphics and vacancy slider.
Size_180 x 210mm

5.07 | A4 Notice Holder D8

20
Type D8 notice holders are for all rooms where 18

12 Training Room 1 50
external notices are displayed.
The signs feature a hinged acrylic face with hidden

magnetic locking pin and surface printed graphics.
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quat. Ex et vullutat, qui te del digna faccum volobore
1700mm to top of sign unless there is an obvious dolobore el in ex eummy nos esed tat,
Quissi blamet aci blaortionsed magna atuer at vel
door furniture feature to align to at a similar height. ing et amconse feugiamcon henim dolor ad magna
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ulluptatum dolortion et praessenibh et adio et lor
ipis num alit vulla faccumsan vendipit augait, commy
nulla facing el dit, quamcon sequam, vullam, sum 50 100
in utat, quat.
Signs bonded to glass doors require a black vinyl Im zzrilla ad magnim etumsandre miniscinim dignisit,
sustrud duisl utat. Ut ex et nit aci tie essit laorem
blank for rear of glazing to hide adhesive. zzriusc iduipis am, se minim velit dit niam ad min ex
elendio odolor accum veliqua tueriurer sum vel ut
eumsandit el il dolore erat ea facidunt vel ullaorperos
dolore te el ulla feuisisl
Templates for branded A4 notices can be found on:

Training Room 1 Training Room 1
www.lancaster.ac.uk/current-staff/communications- 1700
20
toolkit/templates
260

aluminium door sign system with hinged acrylic face,
hidden locking pin and printed graphics.
Size_260 x 420mm
5.08 | Stairwell Signs D9

C/L
Sign type D9a
Sign type D9 is for stair or lift lobbies to identify 18
access points to other floors.

22
A large symbol should always be included at the top 165
of the sign with text beneath to highlight which floors 12
are accessible
16
Stairs to
24
Levels B, C & D

door feature to align with at a similar height. Sign type D9b 50 100
18
Construction principles - 6mm modular, painted

aluminium door sign system with printed graphics. 22
Size_180 x 180mm 12 1700
Lifts to
Stairs to Stairs to
16
Levels B, C & D Levels B, C & D
16
24
Levels B, C & D
180

5.09 | Door Tags D10
Sign type D10 is a circular tag that allows sign type D10a
the Facilities Team to identify every door

within a building. The tags must always align
to the University’s room numbering policy.
A25 35
When a room has more than one entrance each

door should be independently identified using a
D10b door tag.
sign type D10b 50

Signs should always be positioned at the top of the
door, 50mm in from the corner. A25
d1
50
Construction principles - 2mm silver anodised A26 A26

aluminium roundel with bevelled edge and
18
engraved and infilled text.
d1 d2 1700
Size_35 x 35mm
35

CD to include templates for all insert door signs Final output is an A4 print with trim marks for each insert
5.10 | Graphics CD
The Graphics CD software contains templates First Person
for each type of door sign which enables you to First Person
produce paper inserts to a professional standard First Person First Person
with minimum effort.
Note - please contact Facilities Marketing and

Communications Manager in the Facilities team for
a copy of the Graphics CD.
Graphics CD to include a library of statutory symbols - laboratory signs riser symbols

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 6.0 SIGN ORDERING 53
6.00 | Sign Ordering Process
The Lancaster University Sign Guidelines are 2) Amendments to Enquiries 4) Reporting

available for download on the University Intranet End user amendments to a draft illistrated The sign supplier is required to maintain a monthly
for Building Managers (and others) to use when schedule should not take the sign supplier longer log in the form of a spreadsheet, which highlights the
ordering signs. than 3 working days to update. This schedule and following information:
quotation service, within these 3 day timescales, is
It is the responsibility of the Lancaster University a fundamental part of our Service Ethos and we • Date of each enquiry received
sign supplier to monitor individual requests from end shall monitor the performance levels achieved by • Brief description of work to be undertaken
users to ensure that only the approved sign types, the sign supplier. • Date of submission of schedule and quote
appearing within the sign guidelines are ordered. • Dates of submission of revised costs etc
• Date of order
Any requests by end users for deviations from the 3) Order Approval • Date of installation and final order completion
approved standard are to be avoided and ultimately Following an official order number, the sign supplier
passed to the Lancaster University Supervising must provide the fully manufactured and installed The completed log to be submitted to the
Officer for determination, if necessary. signs within approximately 20 working days. Universities Supervising Officer, electronically
on the last calender day of each month.
Any large or complex orders, where manufacturing
1) Initial Enquiry may take longer, are to be highlighted by the sign On a regular basis, the Supervising Officer will
It is the responsibility of the sign supplier to supplier at the initial enquiry stage; but these would request a meeting with the sign supplier, to
provide individual, full colour illustrated scheduling not normally be expected to take longer than 25 discuss Service Levels achieved and individual
and quotation services for every enquiry; and site working days. The client will monitor the queries and issues arising.
surveys when requested. performance levels achieved.
Each enquiry may vary in size from one door sign To assist Building Managers (and others) in
to several external signs or internal directories for a ordering signs order form templates are provided
building. Upon receipt of each enquiry a schedule on the following pages.
and quotation must be provided by the sign supplier
within 3 working days.
contact - MR A N OTHER
6.01 | FORM A_Wayfinding Signs building - Faraday Building
level - A
type arrow content location symbols qty comment

In4 ~ Rooms A01 - A31 lif t 1 directional
~ Instrument Laboratory -
~ Toilets m/f/a
In6 - Lecture Theatre above door - 1 150mm max ht
In8 - Instrument Laboratory above reception desk - 1 d.sided suspended
In2 - Rooms A01 - A31 - 1 level A directory

Centre for Lifelong Learning - Line 1
Research & Knowledge Exchange - “ 2
Residences (Facilities) - “ 3
Toilets m/f/a “ 4
contact - MR A N OTHER
6.02 | FORM B_Door Signs building - Faraday Building
level - A
type room no. line 1 / line 2 symbols qty comments

D1 A01 LV Switch - 1
“ A02 - - 1
“ A03 Cleaner’s Store - 1
D2 A04 Male toilets male 1
D3 A05 Of fice - Mr A N Other - 1
“ A06 Of fice - Mr A N Other - 1
D6 A08 Laboratory L1, L2, L3 2
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 7.0 DRAWINGS 56
7.00 | Technical Drawings
The following pages provide construction detail

for external signs. The purpose of the drawings
are as follows:
• Ensure long term consistancy

• Deliver long term quality and durability
• Offer sustainable materials
• Allow for adaptation and change
These drawings show design intent only. Engineering

intent and structural statements to be prepared by
approved sign manufacturer for review and approval
by Lancaster University.
7.01 | Main Entrance Sign EX1 1500 1500 1500
75
2700
900
2
75
3
900
4
125
125
NEW LOGO TBC
4500
1 frame manufactured in two parts with 240x100mm folded aluminium ‘U’ section.
U section to be resin anchored onto concrete foundations to provide additional support to posts
2 163mm shs aluminium box section (3mm wall) welded to ‘U’ section frame to slot frame over
150mm square mild steel fixing posts
3 4mm aluminium cladding panels with folded, welded and dressed returns. Secure to frame through
6 top return only using stainless steel countersunk security fixings
4 folded aluminium joggle brackets bonded to inside of cladding panels hook into
5
horizontal ‘U’ section
5 20mm diameter mild steel ragbolt cage. Hot dip galvanise.
Built up logo with 60mm returns spaced using 20mm clear acylic (no spacer barrels to protect against vandalism)
7 6
with LED halo illumination
estimated
foundation size: 7 Resin bound gravel surround with stainless steel frame
5x1.2x1.2m = 7.2m3
NAME DATE MATERIAL aluminium / mild steel DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm COMMENTS - all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system and clear hard
DRAWING NAME Landmark_Entrance Mono lacquer finish & i-line ‘x’ guard, label/graffiti protection system or similar
DRAWN DB 30.01.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES - all steel parts to be hot-dipped glavanised
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_MO_L01 - ALL part and foundation specifications subject to full review by Structural Engineer
CHECKED - - REV. 00 Copyright c WSi 30.10.12 TOLERANCES +/- 0.2mm
7.02 | Campus Perimeter EX3

4500 140 50 140
3
2900
1
140
1800
6
GL
1 extruded aluminium flex face box
2 heavy duty PVC tensioned skin with digitally printed graphics
3 extruded aluminium flex face frame constructed in x2 parts

300 1300 1300 1300 300
4 100x25mm mild steel frame fabricated in two sections and bolted
together at site. Hot dip galvanised estimated
5 140mm mild steel posts with 8mm wall welded to 500x500x40mm feet
foundation size:
and chamfered top face (30degrees), all parts to be hot dip galvanised EX3a - 5.5x1.5x1.2m = 9.9m3
6 38mm mild steel fabricated rag bolt cages bolted to post feet
and sunk into concrete foundations
NAME DATE MATERIAL aluminium / mild steel DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm COMMENTS - all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system
DRAWING NAME Landmark Sign_L4 flex face (A6)
- all steel parts to be hot-dipped glavanised
DRAWN DB 30.01.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES - ALL part and foundation specifications subject to full review by Structural Engineer
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_LM_F02 CHECKED REV. 00 Copyright c WSi 30.10.12
- - TOLERANCES +/- 0.2mm
7.03 | Campus Perimeter EX3

3500 140 50 140
3
5
2200
1
140 140 140
1800
6
GL
1 extruded aluminium flex face box
2 heavy duty PVC tensioned skin with digitally printed graphics
3 extruded aluminium flex face frame constructed in x2 parts

500 1250 1250 500
4 100x25mm mild steel frame fabricated in two sections and bolted
together at site. Hot dip galvanised estimated
5 140mm mild steel posts with 8mm wall welded to 500x500x40mm feet
foundation size:
and chamfered top face (30degrees), all parts to be hot dip galvanised EX3b - 4.5x1.2x1.2m = 6.5m3
6 38mm mild steel fabricated rag bolt cages bolted to post feet
and sunk into concrete foundations
NAME DATE MATERIAL aluminium / mild steel DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm COMMENTS - all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system
DRAWING NAME Landmark Sign_L4 flex face (A6)
- all steel parts to be hot-dipped glavanised
DRAWN DB 30.01.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES - ALL part and foundation specifications subject to full review by Structural Engineer
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_LM_F02 CHECKED REV. 00 Copyright c WSi 30.10.12
- - TOLERANCES +/- 0.2mm
7.04 | Campus Map (Post) EX4

foundation size (per leg):
600x600x900mm
1270 330 100 10

100x100mm shs aluminium
brace welded to 15
upright post
5x30mm locking
1200
grub screws
(top and bottom)
100x100mm shs
aluminium post
with welded and
dressed cap.
Post to extend
750mm below
15
ground level. upright posts
to have 3mm
radius on all
800
8mm aluminium edges
strap riveted
to face of x2 posts
and x2 horiz. braces
GL
1600x1200x10mm
750
aluminium panel
with machined
recess on rear to
lock flush onto 600
upright posts
and horiz. braces
100 1070 100 330
600
NAME DATE MATERIAL aluminium DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm COMMENTS
DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Post and Panel Map all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system
DRAWN DB 20.02.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES security fixings to be colour matched to panel return
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PM_P01 upright posts to include 3mm radius on all vertical edges
7.05 | Directional (Post) EX7

80 1340 80 80
150 150
foundation size (per leg):
a) height < 1750mm
500x500x800mm
b) height > 1750mm
150
countersunk & colour
750x750x1000mm
matched stainless steel
150
security fixings
1400
double sided
20mm extruded
aluminium panels upright posts
with internal to have 3mm
800
strengthening supports radius on all
edges
4mm painted
aluminium cap locks
panels in place GL
using st.steel
600
security fixings
extruded aluminium
channel locks into 500/750
extruded aluminium upright post
infill strip (colour (no pastic parts)
matched to post)
500/750
20
extruded heavy duty
aluminium post (STAX)
600mm below ground
level into concrete
foundations

DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Directional Post&Panel all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system
DRAWN DB 30.01.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES security fixings to be colour matched to post cap
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PD_PP01 upright posts to include 3mm radius on all vertical edges
7.06 | Directional (Wall) EX8

1000
countersunk & colour

matched stainless steel
security fixings
(top and bottom)
38x50x3mm
aluminium angle
screw fixed to wall
various
38mm thick impact
resistant polystyrene
block to be fitted to
inside face of each tray sign
3mm aluminium tray sign with

45mm folded, welded and
dressed returns. Secure along
top and bottom returns.
All painted detail to extend
around return edges of each sign.
Block vinyl banding prohibited, only
letters and arrows to be applied vinyl.
40 230 230 230 230 40
45
NAME DATE MATERIAL aluminium / polystyrene DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm COMMENTS
DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Directional Tray Sign all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PD_TR01 all folded returns to have 3mm radius
7.07 | Car Park Gateway EX12 600
90mm diameter
mild steel post with
3mm wall, painted finish as specified
and colour matched caps
885
extruded sign channel
that allows sign to be
secured to 90mm post
using stainless steel
15
straps and clips.
Heavy duty channel to be countersunk
riveted to aluminium panel.
3mm aluminium panel

with rolled vertical edges
(45mm radius). All surfaces
1600
front and rear to be
painted to specified colour
foundation size:
750x750x1000mm
750
90
750
0 90
R6
500
R6
0
GL
1000
NAME DATE MATERIAL aluminium / mild steel DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm COMMENTS
DRAWING NAME Car Park Post Sign (large) all surfaces to be deburred unless otherwise specified
DRAWN DB 30.01.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_CP_LP01 CHECKED - - REV. 00 Copyright c WSi 30.10.12 TOLERANCES +/- 0.2mm
7.08 | Parking Bay EX13 / EX14
450
100
extruded sign channel
that allows sign to be
secured to existing lamp
columns using stainless
steel straps and clips.
Heavy duty channel to be
600
countersunk riveted to aluminium
panel. All surfaces front and rear
to be painted in specified colours
3mm aluminium panel

with rolled vertical edges
(45mm radius).
100
R4
5
DRAWING NAME Car Park Post Sign (small) all surfaces to be painted using automotive system
DRAWN DB 30.01.12 FINISH - TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_CP_SP01
7.09 | Accessible Totem EX15

3mm aluminium tray panels with 700 75 75
fully folded, welded and dressed
25
returns. Hook onto to frame and
100
secure using x2 security fixings in
top face. All painted detail to extend
around return edges of each sign.
400
Block vinyl banding prohibited, only
A (1 : 6) letters and arrows to be applied vinyl.
A
countersunk & colour matched
100
stainless steel security fixings
1800
welded aluminium lugs with
500
drilled and tapped holes to
locate security fixings (detail A)
100x100mm shs aluminium frame
100
with 20mm welded plate feet.
Painted on all surfaces.
3mm aluminium folded joggle
575
bracket bonded to inside face
of tray panel
3mm aluminium folded ‘U’

section ribs bonded to frame
to locate joggle brackets GL
100
100
100
250
20
250 330 250
30 190 30
20mm thru holes to allow sign to
be chemically anchored to foundation size:
250
concrete foundation 1100x600x600mm
30 190 30
20
DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Directional Totem all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system
DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PD_T01 all folded returns to have 3mm radius
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 8.0 MAINTENANCE 66
8.00 | Annual Sign Maintenance
All external campus signage should be Cleaning Instructions

refurbished annually to ensure a high quality
finish is maintained. Exterior signs are painted aluminium panels with self
adhesive vinyl applied to the surfaces. Therefore,
The appointed sub-contractor will be required to for best cleaning results, use a proprietary car
clean all signs to a professional standard, remove all shampoo and warm water only.
tape and graffiti and check lighting performance. A
guide to best practice is detailed across the page. Never use methylated spirit, polish, white spirit, turps
or any other agressive solvent.
In addition, signs located in areas of campus
susceptible to vandalism should be covered in a Always use a clean soft lint-free cloth.
non-visible, anti-graffiti coating and a separate cost
should be provided by the appointed sub-contractor
for supplying this service.
Graffiti/Tape Removal Instructions
All cleaned signs should be photographed and a
photographic record provided to the University. A For removal of vinyl or tape use a proprietary 3M
separate report should detail all damage to vinyl removal agent.
existing signs and highlight all repair costs.
For removal of graffiti, apply mild panel wipe solution
This exercise should be completed during to a clean soft lint-free cloth and rub gently . To
the summer holiday months of July and August. avoid dulling the gloss lacquers do not rub too hard.

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Issue 12 - 22nd January 2015

2.00 Design Elements pg 04

3.00 External Signs pg 10

4.00 Internal Signs pg 33

5.00 Door Signs pg 42

6.00 Ordering Process pg 53

7.00 Technical Drawings pg 56

8.00 Annual Maintenance pg 66

These guidelines have been carefully developed

a) Visitors to campus can navigate to their chosen

b) Sign specifications and graphic content align

c) Stakeholders use this manual as a reference

Section 6 of this document outlines the best way of

This document will be regularly updated to reflect

2.00 | Design Elements

The following chapter specifies visual elements

It includes details of correct colour, font and arrow

To retain a consistent identity and clear wayfinding

airman 3 nero pms 429c

Paint Systems information header highlight / accessible highlight / text

in a non-visible, anti-graffiti coating.

2.02 | Font Use

To maintain the highest levels of visual

Frutiger Bold 65 - header text

2.03 | Symbol Use

This page shows a range of symbols for use

Symbols should be used where possible to enhance

Principal route with Car parking for people

designed to help direct visitors around B

Visitor Car Parks A - L

Campus. Map signs are located at pedestrian

Underpass (Bus Stop)

hot spots in order to orientate the user

and guide them to their final destination.

There are currently two orientation artworks

Bowland Ave. North

Bowland Ave. South

The map includes vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle University

and accessible routes. Every building and car 6

Lonsdale South Ave.

Cartmel West Ave.

A6 North (to Lancas

orientated to the user. Adjacent to

* Maps need updating

Bigforth Farm Conference Centre George Fox Library Ruskin Library

Astro Turf Pitch ports Field Car

66 Cartmel College 27 Faraday Building 60 ISS Building 61 Pendle College

Bowland Ave. South

North West Drive

Bowland Ave. North

Principal route with Car parking for people 40

wheelchair access with disabilities 20

Pay and Display Machines

2.05 | Content Guidelines

a) The correct arrow hierarchy is demonstrated in fig. A

b) Standard spacing (leading) between lines of text

c) Extended spacing must always be applied when

i) The University’s signage supplier will be responsible for

3.00 | External Signs

The following chapter details a family of external

This is achieved by placing clearly visible signs with

When signs are installed into soft ground the base

Waterford gravel Forest bark Square granite sets