Signage & Wayfinding blogs
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
In the field of signage design and wayfinding systems there are not many blogs to be found. Here you will find a list of blogs in this field of expertise. If you have a blog to share please leave a comment in the fields below. Thank you and enjoy reading.
fd2s Blog
A discussion of the latest trends and best practices in wayfinding and environmental graphic design for large, complex environments.
At fds2 the company mainly operates in the field of wayfinding and signage design for hospitals, they have recently added a blog to their website with interesting topics, recommended readings.
- Company location: Texas, United States. Visit fd2s Blog.
Büro North
Büro North is an emerging studio dedicated to fusing creativity & pragmatics to generate visionary design. At the blog they discuss work and ideas from the company.
- Company location: Melbourne, Australia. Visit Büro North Blog.
Branch Design
The blog of Branch Design is about interpretation and wayfinding design, they showcase their work through the blog. Interesting read.
- Company location: New Zealand. Visit the Branch design blog.
Digital signage blog
We are a group of technology enthusiasts who are passionate with the uses of gadgets and nifty pieces of equipment. When digital signage came into our picture, we got excited and decided to take it for a ride. In fact, with the tremendous popular rise of digital signage and its applications everyday, it has now become part of our profession.
Frequently updated blog with topics about digital signage.
- Location: Australia, visit Digital Signage Blog.
Beaver Group Blog
Beaver Group is an organisation whose focus is the delivery of digital signage and design solutions.
The blog is filled with information about digital signage, unfortunally you cannot comment on the posts.
- Location: United Kingdom, visit the Beaver Group Blog.
Digital Signage Blog
DigitalSignage.com seeks to represent the voice of a growing industry by uniting associations, businesses, and individuals in a unique and timely way. Whether information is distributed on out-of-home signage or online, content is king.
Recently started blog about digital signage, the posts are frequently updated. The website also hosts a complete topic supplier list of companies offering signage and wayfinding products for the United States.
- Location: US, visit the blog Digital Signage.
Sixteen Nine
Yet another blog about digital signage and wayfinding, written by Dave Haynes. He frequently updates his blog with interesting and freshing topics.
- Visit the digital signage website Sixteen Nine.
Rise Display Network
Rise Display Network is the industry’s leading web delivered digital signage software solution that brings live data, custom messages and content to thousands of displays.
At the blog of Rise Display Network posts are about digital signage and software.
- Visit the blog Rise Display Network.
All Signs Group
A blog about our projects, the products we make and the people who make them.
The blog is a showcase of the work of All Signs Group.
- Location: United Kingdom, visit the blog of All Signs Group.
GRS Signs company
GRS Sign Company Ltd is on the cutting-edge of sign-making, specialising in design, manufacture, supply and installation.
The blog of GRS Signs is a showcase of the signage & wayfinding work they have produced.
- Location: United Kingdom, visit the blog GRS Signs.
Architectural Signage Blog
Daniel Tillman is an architectural signage and wayfinding consultant specializing in interior, exterior and digital signage. My aim is to help employees and visitors move through a space with ease and confidence while promoting the brand identity and design of the facility
This blog hosts a compilation of interesting resources and examples of signage & wayfinding.
- Visit the blog of Daniel Tillman.
Best Signs
Best Sign Systems is a US manufacturer of proven architectural signage products that have been consistently specified by architects for more than 40 years.
At the blog of Best Signs they showcase work and updates in their inventory.
- Visit the blog of Best Signs.
Please share
If you came accross a signage or wayfinding blog that is not listed in this article, please share in the comments below. Thank you!
March 10th, 2009
A french one : http://www.ooh-tv.fr
March 10th, 2009
Our blog and Website (Digital Signage Universe) covers all aspects of the digital signage and out-of-home market.
http://digitalsignageuniverse.typepad.com/digital_signage_universe/
http://www.digitalsignageuniverse.com
also we have a complete list of digital signage blogs here:
http://digitalsignageuniverse.tv/newsandblogs.html
March 11th, 2009
I am so glad that there are other blogs on this topic. I, myself, have started a blog that serves as an inspirational site for other Environmental Graphic Designers as well as a showcase of some of my designs. Check it out if you get a chance!
Thanks,
Jessica Prisco
http://jessicapriscodesign.blogspot.com/
March 11th, 2009
Great list Sander. There are some excellent sites here. Some of the information regarding digital signage is particularly informative. And of course thanks for including the fd2s blog.
March 20th, 2009
Hey, that’s a great list.
I’d been looking all over for other signage and display blogs to check out.
We focus on light box signage and retail displays. We throw in a bit of retail news too.
Check out our blog here
March 24th, 2009
Thanks for the list Sander. Expanding my design interests now.
April 15th, 2009
Wow, thanks for the list, what a great resource.
I just launched a digital signage/wayfinding blog at http://scott.path-point.com it ties in with my company and our products but the plan is to stay away from doing too much astroturfing.
May 4th, 2009
Nice list, im starting a signage ideas blog : http://www.signideas.com.au
July 6th, 2009
I love this stuff… Here’s another to add to the list:
http://duralabelpro.blogspot.com/
July 20th, 2009
Hey cheers for the list, its good to see other blogs of this type.
August 6th, 2009
Very helpful list. Here’s our blog for Identia, a company with software and product solutions for the architectural sign and EGD community.
http://identiasigns.blogspot.com/
October 1st, 2009
Mayfield Creative offers wayfinding and environmental graphic design for cities, corporations and institutions. We recently launched our sister company called Swinkfly (www.swinkfly.com). Swinkfly has a blog that includes discussions on branded wayfinding.
The blog site is: http://swinkfly.wordpress.com/
We would love to be included!
October 11th, 2009
Just a note to say that Allsignsgroup, mentioned in your list above, has rebranded over the summer and is now called Octink. Their blog can be found at http://www.octink.com/blog/. They specialise in recycling and are developing a closed loop range of recycled products so if anyone is interested in sustainable signage then check them out. They have a new range of architectural signage out too here: http://www.octink.com/products/architectural_signage/.
Love the site by the way - I shall be back for inspiration!
January 11th, 2010
This is really a good website about signage!
http://www.studiomyerscough.com/33.htm
February 5th, 2010
Navaho specialise in digital signage solutions, including wayfinding systems for hotels, conference centres, large corporates and healthcare applications.
We’ve just posted a case study about the large digital wayfinding and meeting room signage solution which we installed in Novotel London West last year on our website: http://www.navaho.tv - look under the case studies menu.
You can also follow our latest news at http://news.navaho.tv and our tech blog with lots of behind the scenes info at http://techblog.navaho.tv
March 13th, 2010
Great idea. Lots of techie-talk in Digital Signage, but not as much marketing savvy as I’d like to see. We have an amazing product: The Window Video System. See this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITy5zoRZ7RQ
Retail signage and display will never be the same. Larger images, color, motion and video, more product displays, more messages, promos, sales, incentives and cross-media potential. Retail will benefit enormously when they avail themselves of the technology solutions available to them. At Looknglas, we make projected Digital Signage more powerful, effective, and affordable.
March 13th, 2010
Oh, and I think our blog is pretty useful too.
http://looknglas.blogspot.com/
April 7th, 2010
Interactive digital signage could benefit a lot from a Interactive Wayfinding module. The key problem is that floor plan development and maintenance cost is too high. This is a wayfinding software with such capability — create floor plan on-the-fly: move the “you are here” right at the kiosk, modify floor plan by drag and drop, input tenants and event info from web interface. Such feature makes it easier for distributor to owner to develop and maintain a workable solution:
http://interactive2.com/digital-wayfinding
http://www.22miles.com/software/touchscreen-directorywayfinding
videos:
http://interactive2.com/videos/interactive-directory
April 22nd, 2010
Excellent post and seeing that digital signage and way finding is becoming increasing popular blogs are popping up all over.
Outdoor Digital Signage Solutions and Digital Menu Boards these cover every thing form outdoor digital signage protection, through glass touch screen solutions, digital menu boards and digital posters.
Graham
April 30th, 2010
We’re yet to delve into the whole digital signage arena. To be honest I am a little wary of the problems that may arise from ongoing requests for technical support from clients. I suppose it’s just something that you have to factor in.
I definitely won’t argue that it is not the future of the sign industry… just wary about jumping in!
Thanks for the list.
June 22nd, 2010
Benefits of Digital Signage
* You can display various types of media with your digital sign
* Digital Signage can display content relevant to a specific site or region
* You can perform content changes and deliver your message quickly
* You have complete control over your network of digital signage displays from one central location
* Digital Signage can lower overhead by removing traditional paper communication
June 23rd, 2010
You have some great content on wayfinding signage. It is an area that can be overwhelming for both the purchaser and in many cases the sign compnay trying to come up with the best solution.
Good work.
August 23rd, 2010
Letting your branding do it’s job! Illuminated signage is the most effective and attractive of all signage formats. For obvious reasons the brighter the light the more attention that is drawn. If you consider many of the commercial landmarks around the world, Times Square, Leicester Square, the most memorable…Exterior signs.