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How to take care of the functionality and image of the institution?
The building of an office or other public administration institution is not only a place for carrying out official tasks. It is first and foremost a space for daily contact with residents, stakeholders and external guests.
Properly designed office signage is crucial to user and employee comfort, security and the professional image of the institution.
Functional signage as part of efficient communication
In offices, courts, county offices or other public administration facilities, legibility and intuitiveness of information is extremely important. Thoughtful wayfinding system allows users to quickly find the right offices, departments or service rooms, reducing stress and shortening the time of customer service.
The most commonly used signage elements are:
directional and informational signs,
Room, floor and department designations,
building organization charts,
pictograms and function plates.
information totems
Consistent interior and exterior signage significantly improves orientation in the building and contributes to a positive visitor experience.
Aesthetics and visual consistency in office signage
In addition to functionality, office signage also plays an important image role. The visual consistency of the signage system should match not only the architecture of the building, but also the nature of the institution and its way of communicating with the public.
Increasingly, cities, municipalities or counties have their own visual identity – a specific color scheme, typography, logos or graphic sign system. Well-designed signage for an office should consistently fit into this identity, strengthening the recognition of the institution and building a consistent image of the entire region.
Aesthetic boards, clear signage and a uniform style of visual communication make the office perceived as modern, orderly and friendly to residents. At the same time, moderation is important – signage should be elegant and functional, and not dominate the space or interior architecture.
The quality and durability of the materials used are also not without significance. External signage must be resistant to weather conditions, while internal signage must be resistant to intensive use. This ensures that the spatial information system retains its aesthetics and legibility for many years.
Pictured to the right are the new offices of the Marshal’s Office of the Silesian Province. Combination of modern design and functional qualities (photo by Artur Jurkowski)
Marking of offices in compliance with regulations and accessibility rules
Public administration buildings are subject to certain legal requirements. Signage must take into account:
Fire and evacuation markings,
information related to health and safety,
Accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
Braille signs, high contrast, legible typography and proper localization of information are now standard in modern public facilities.
Comprehensive implementation of office signage - experience of our experts
Implementing wayfinding signage for government offices and buildings requires experience and an excellent knowledge of regulations and principles of wayfinding design. When you work with HKK Group, you gain access to a team of experts who design and implement consistent wayfinding and building signage systems tailored to the specifics of the facility and the needs of the users.
We also have an excellent understanding of the budgetary constraints faced by public institutions. Therefore, we prepare solutions tailored to realistic financial possibilities. Using durable synthetic materials, such as PVC or dibond, we are able to achieve very good visual effects at optimal implementation costs.
Our comprehensive approach includes analysis of needs, graphic design, selection of appropriate materials, production and professional installation of signage. As a result, we ensure high quality, durability and a consistent image of the institution for years to come.
Feel free to contact us – we will be happy to advise and prepare a tailored proposal.
