Image Sign designs, manufactures and installs
waymarker signs that help people get where they need to be—safely and confidently. From offices and car parks to schools, colleges and universities, our family‑run Sheffield team delivers clear, consistent wayfinding across corridors, stairwells, entrances, parking areas and outdoor routes throughout the UK.
What are waymarker signs?
Waymarker signs are directional and identification signs used to guide staff, students, visitors and contractors around your site. Typical elements include arrows, floor‑level markers, room and zone names, building/entrance identifiers, car‑park routing, reception and facilities pointers, and mandatory route information. We match typography, colour contrast, icons and placement so every message is legible, consistent and easy to follow.
Where they work best
Offices & business parks: Reception → meeting rooms, floor directories, lift/stair routes and emergency egress. See our
Office Signage services.
Education (schools, colleges, universities): Building identifiers, faculty zones, classroom numbering, library/sports directions and campus walkways.
Car parks & external areas: Vehicle routing, pedestrian paths, entrances, drop‑offs and reception trails—often combined with
Post & Totem Signs for visibility from the road.
Popular waymarker sign formats
Flat panel wayfinders: Rigid panels mounted to walls, balustrades or posts—ideal for corridor directionals, room IDs and external trails. Learn more about
Flat Signage.
Post & totem wayfinders: Freestanding signs for site entrances, car parks and campus edges, designed for visibility and durability.
Post & Totem Signs.
Raised letters & door IDs: Dimensional lettering and clear door plates for room names and building zones.
Raised Letters & Logos.
Vinyl directionals & floor markers: Fast‑install vinyl for walls, glazing and floors—ideal for internal routing, temporary schemes and campaigns. See
Digital Printing for production options.
Illuminated pointers: For low‑light or extended‑hours sites, illuminated signs and trays ensure routes remain visible after dark.
Illuminated Signs.
Design that puts clarity first
We specify legible type sizes, high‑contrast palettes, intuitive iconography and consistent hierarchy (primary routes, secondary routes, destinations). Our designers map journeys end‑to‑end, then produce site plans and proofs so stakeholders can review the flow before fabrication.
Accessibility & compliance
Good wayfinding should be inclusive. We plan viewing distances, mounting heights and sign placements to suit mixed footfall, and we recommend colour/contrast combinations and pictograms that improve recognition for all users. Where required, we’ll align to your internal brand standards, facilities policies and local authority requirements, and coordinate with fire‑safety and evacuation routes.
Materials, finishes & durability
We manufacture in‑house using aluminium panels and trays, acrylics and high‑quality vinyls—finished with protective laminates for scuff resistance and easy cleaning. External waymarkers use powder‑coated metals and weather‑resistant graphics built for UK conditions. For high‑touch or high‑traffic areas, we specify tougher substrates and anti‑graffiti or anti‑scratch finishes.
Our process
Survey & plan: We assess routes, entrances, decision points and sightlines, then create a sign schedule and location plan.
Design & proof: Clear layouts showing wording, icons, sizes and fixings.
Manufacture: In‑house fabrication and printing for quality control and quick lead times.
Installation: Friendly installers who work neatly and safely on live sites.
Aftercare: Update panels and room IDs as your layout evolves—without replacing the entire sign.
FAQs
Can you standardise our existing signs? Yes—an audit identifies gaps and inconsistencies. We’ll create a site‑wide standard (fonts, colours, icons, sizes, placements) and replace or update as needed.
Do you provide maps and plans? We produce sign schedules and location plans so everything is accounted for during installation.
Can external wayfinding be illuminated? Absolutely—halo‑lit or face‑lit pointers and tray signs deliver reliable night‑time visibility.
How long does a typical project take? Smaller office schemes can be turned around quickly once proofs are approved; larger campus projects involve phased installation. We’ll confirm dates at survey.
Explore related services
Pair waymarker signs with
Office Signage,
Flat Signage,
Post & Totem Signs,
Raised Letters & Logos,
Digital Printing and
Illuminated Signs.
Ready to get started?
Book a free site survey with our friendly, family‑run team in Sheffield and we’ll design a clear, consistent waymarker system for your building or campus—anywhere in the UK.
Contact us or call
0114 2617 617
