internal sign manual - university of kent

Internal sign manual

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Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Graphic elements 2.1 Logos

2.2 Typeface

2.3 Typography

2.4 Arrows

2.5 Pictograms

2.6 Colour specifications

2.7 DDA compliance

3.0 Mapping 3.1 Mapping overview

3.2 Keynes College ground floor map

3.3 Keynes College first floor map

4.0 Internal sign system

4.1 Internal sign family

4.2 MON: Monolith with building directory

4.3 DTY: Level directory

4.4 DIR-1: Directional wall mounted

4.5 DIR-2: Directional suspended

4.6 BLID: Block / level ID

4.7 BID: Block ID

4.8 PRO: Projecting sign

4.9 RID-1: Room ID with paper insert

4.11 RID-2: Room ID with A4 paper carrier

4.12 RID-3: Room ID with permanent message

4.13 RID-4: Room ID room number only

4.14 FAC-1: Public facility signs

4.15 FAC-2: Operational facility signs

4.16 A3H: A3 paper holder

4.17 LET: fret-cut letters

Appendixi Consultants and supplier contact details

ii Sign positioning guide

The CD

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1.0 Introduction

This sign manual contains a concise record of the information relating to the creation of the graphics and manufacture of the University of Kent internal sign system.

It incorporates guidelines for laying out the sign graphics, re-producing any maps and building diagrams, it is the manufacture's responsibility to conduct a site survey before

commencing any work to check the specified signs will fit in the desired location. Any artwork should be signed of by the University prior to production.

With this Manual is a CD containing fonts, graphic elements and templates to produce the signage artwork plus an electronic copy of this Manual.

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2.0 Graphic elements

All the graphic elements needed to create the University signage can be found in folder '01 Graphic Elements' on the accompanying CD and includes:

• Fonts

• Logos

• Arrows

• Pictograms

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2.1 Logos The University of Kent logo is the main branding symbol for the University. To ensure consistency of the brand, only the vectored logo supplied on the CD should be used.

The master logo is supplied in two formats: vertical and horizontal. The vertical format shown here is the preferred version.

The logos shown below are supplied with this Manual: CD: 01 Graphic Elements > University of Kent Logos

Logo exclusion zone

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2.2 Typeface Arial MT is the corporate typeface and should be the only typeface used in the sign system. Two weights have been chosen to establish a visual message hierarchy and should generally be used as follows:

Arial MT Medium: information text

Arial MT Bold: destinations or headline text

The use of upper and lower case should be applied across all information signage.

The controlled use of typeface and text weights will ensure consistency is maintained throughout the University.

Refer to individual sign type drawings in Section 4.0 for specifications regarding text heights and positioning.

The fonts shown are supplied with this Manual: CD: 01 Graphic Elements > Fonts

Arial MT Medium

Arial MT Bold

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Main Reception

Main reception

2.3 Typography Both the internal modular sign system and exterior signage allows for a certain amount of flexibility and freedom of text size and layout, so an assessment must be made regarding text size and viewing distance of the sign plus space available.

Legibility

In addition to type size, distinctive shape is an important factor for legibility. Therefore type should be set in both upper and lower case, because people read primarily by word shape. The first letter of each key word should always begin with a capital letter.

Letter spacing

All typesetting should be done in Adobe Illustrator with a tracking value of +10, except for tactile text which should have a tracking value of +20

Characters can and should be individually letter spaced where required.

The correct use of capitals. Having a capital letter at the beginning of words helps give a word a unique shape, this will improve legibility even for people with blurred vision.

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2.4 Arrows Only the arrow shown below is to be used in the sign system. The arrow should rotate about its axis in the seven directions shown below.

Arrows should be applied in consistent zones to ensure clarity of the message. They should always be in close proximity to the message they refer to, so that there is no ambiguity.

120% x x

x

Direction

Refer to individual sign type drawings for specifications regarding proportion, colour and positioning.

The arrows shown are supplied with this Manual: CD: 01 Graphic Elements > Arrows

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2.5 Pictograms The use of pictograms where appropriate can be beneficial to a sign system as they are understood by a variety of user groups. The International Standard pictograms should be used on both the external and internal signage as they offer a wide range of proven legible and recognisable options. Refer to individual sign type drawings for specifications regarding proportion and positioning.

X

50% X 25% X

120%X 120% X

Toilets

When pictograms are used in conjunction with running text they appear within a box, when used in isolation on a sign they can be reversed out.

The icons shown below are supplied with this Manual: CD: 01 Graphic Elements > Pictograms

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2.6 Colour specifications The internal signage colour scheme uses the existing University exterior colour palette of blue, light blue and white. All material colour samples should be approved before manufacture. It is generally applied as follows:

Kent Blue

Pantone 294 C

C:100 M:58 Y:0 K:21

R:0 G:56 B:130

RAL ref 260 30 35

Light blue

Pantone 629 C

C:34 M:0 Y:9 K:0

R:180 G:222 B:230

Kent blue: Pantone 294 primarily used for the background colour of the signs.

Light blue: primarily used as an accent colour

White: primarily used for text and pictograms.

Metallic silver: used for design detail on the signs.

Metallic silver

Vinyl: 3M 220-120

RAL: 9006 Silver 600 line with matt base coat

White

Vinyl: 3M 220-10

RAL 9003 semi-gloss

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2.7 Disability Discrimination Act compliance

To comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) the following should be considered and or applied:

All public accessible endpoints should be tactile.

Toilets should have both tactile and Braille information.

All lift and stair level identification signs should be tactile.

Stair level identification signs should be placed on the side of the hand rail, if there are rails on both sides then they should be installed on the right.

When Braille is used it should be Grade 1, this is a letter for letter transcription which can be read by all Braille users.

Braille should be placed below any text or pictogram and ranged left. A raised locator on the left hand side of the sign should be provided.

Signs should be placed on the leading edge of the door.

Signs should be installed where possible on a hanging line of 1500 mm above floor level to ensure all tactile information is accessible.

a1

b2

c3

d4

e5

f6

g7

h8

i9

j0

k l m n

o p q r s t u

v w x y z

6mm

3mm 2.3mm

2.54mm

2.54mm

0.46mm1.4mm

6mm

Typical examples of signs requiring tactile and/or Braille.

Specification for setting out Braille.

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3.0 Mapping

The internal building maps for the sign system can be found in folder '02 Mapping' on the accompanying CD.

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3.1 Mapping overview A heads-up mapping strategy has been adopted for the University both for external and internal wayfinding i.e. the map is orientated in the direction the map user is facing.

When creating a sign that requires a map, the correct orientated map should be chosen from the supplied artwork and the 'You are Here' indicator placed appropriately.

Any building should be drawn approximately square to enable it to fit on to structures in all orientations.

Maps for Keynes have been rotated in 4 orientations : 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees and 270 degrees.

The maps with all rotations required are supplied on the CD as Adobe Illustrator files. The files are set up with layers enabling the 'You are Here' indicators to be moved as required and individual files to be 'saved as' for printing/manufacture.

The maps are supplied on CD: CD: 03 Mapping

University NursingServices

Blocks A, B, C & D

Lecture Theatre KLT 2

Toilets

Block DLevel

2

Economics Department

Head of DepartmentR W Vickerman

CG.03 CG.03Keynes Lecture Theatre 2

CG.15Launderette

CG.88

Block

D

CG.03 Store Room

CG.03 Plant Room

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3.2 Keynes College ground floor

Block L

Block K

Block J

Block E

Block F Block G

Block HBlock I

Block D

Block C Block B

Block A

BlockM

K Bar

Reception

La Dolcia VitaCafé

Block N

Block P

KLT 4

KLT 3

KLT2

KS10

NG.01 – NG.11MG.14 – MG.16

AG.1 – AG.12

BG.1 – BG.8CG.1 – CG.13

LG.11 – LG.17

LG.18

LG.6 – LG.10

KG.1 – KG.10

EG.1 –EG.10

DG.1 –DG.10

MG.1 – MG.6

PG

.03

– P

G.0

6

PG.01 –PG.02

You are Here

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3.3 Keynes College first floor

Block L

Block J

Block K

BlockE

Block F Block G

Block HBlock I

BlockD

Block C Block B

Block A

BlockM

Block N

Block P

BrabourneLectureTheatre

N1.01 – N1.09

P1.01 – P1.08

M1.8 – M1.14

A1.

1– A

G.1

8

B1.1 – B1.13C1.1 – C1.15

L1.03 – L1.06

L1.01 – L1.15

L1.7 – L1.9

J1.01 – J1.04

E1.1 –E1.18

D1.1 –D1.15

M1.

01–

MG

.06

M1.07A – M1.07L

KS 09

KLT 16 KLT 17

KLT 5KLT 6

KS 14

KS 15

KS 11

KS 12

KS 13

KS 08

You are Here

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4.0 Internal sign system

The specification for the University internal sign system can be found on the following pages. The graphic templates needed to create the artwork can be found in folder '03 Internal Sign Templates' on the accompanying CD.

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4.1 Internal sign family


Blocks A, B, C & D


Toilets

Block DLevel

2



CG.03 CG.03Keynes Lecture Theatre 2

CG.15Launderette

CG.88

Block

D

CG.03 Store Room

CG.03 Plant Room

Tactile panels have been specified for endpoints including toilets, seminar and lecture theatres. Stair signage will also have to have tactile level information.

Illustrated below are the main sign types with reference codes for the internal sign system.

The internal signage is based on the 'Mini-linear' and 'Maxi-linear' system from Signsystems.

In line with best practice, tactile signage will have to be incorporated into the system, which will mean there will be a mixture of signs carrying permanent and / or paper based easily updatable information.

DTY: Level directory

DIR-1/2: Directional wall mounted or suspended

BLID: Block / level ID BID: Block ID

RID-1: Room ID

Third A4 paper insert

RID-2: Room ID

A4 paper carrier

RID-3: Room ID

Permanent message

RID-4:

Room number

FAC-1: Room ID

FAC-2: Room ID

MON: Monolith building directory

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4.2 MON: Monolith building directory Monolith to carry building directory and relevant floor map.

Construction

Standard Signsystems Paneltex-wing 2200 x 800mm, monolith fixed directly to floor.

Arial Bold11mm Cap height Typeset 45/70pt

Arial Bold/Medium55mm Cap height Typeset 200pt

Arial Medium11mm Cap height Typeset 45/70pt

75 150

50

2511

55

75

500

Paneltex-wingstandard finish

Digitally printedvinyl wrap

Silver vinylapplied detail

700800

2200

Graphics

Digitally printed vinyl wrap on central panel with applied silver vinyl bottom detail.

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > MON_Template

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Mini-linearextrusion

3mmDibond panel

3mm anti-glarepolycarbonate

Digital printon 200gsm

satin photo paper


Arial Bold/Medium55mm Cap height Typeset 200pt


50 50

25

2511

50

55

50

500

500

Variable to suitmessagesand spaceavailable

Wall mounted building/floor directory. This sign will carry a map of the relevant floor as well as a listing for the building.

Construction

2 x 3 mm thick panels supported by Mini-linear extrusions holding digitally printed graphics on 200 gsm satin photo paper.

Graphics

Digital print on 200 gsm satin photo paper Background: Pantone 294 C Arrows/pictograms: Pantone 629 C Text: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > DTY_Template

4.3 DTY: Directory

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4.4 DIR-1: Directional wall mounted Graphics

Digital print on 200 gsm satin photo paper Background: Pantone 294 C Arrows/pictograms: Pantone 629 C Text: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > DIR-1_Template


Blocks A, B, C & D

Masters Office

Seminar Room KS10

Blocks E, F & H


Toilets

Level 1


Toilets


Toilets

Blocks A, B, C & D

30 30

30

20

2025

2025

25 20

400

150

Mini-linear extrusion

3mm Dibond panel

3mm anti-glare clearpolycarbonate

30 30

30

20

20

40

30

25 20

400

300


3mm Dibond panel



3mm Dibond panel



Reverse applied Metallic silver vinyl


Pictograms 100 x 100




Arial Medium30mm Cap height Typeset 125pt




30 30

30

20

20

20

20

50

50

25

20

20

25

25

15

25 20

400

450



Wall mounted directional signs come in three sizes depending on the amount of information that is required. They come in 150 mm, 300mm, and 450 mm high variations and share a similar construction.

There is an option to add floor level information if required, see layout on following page.

Construction

2 x 3 mm thick panels supported by Mini-linear extrusions holding digitally printed graphics on 200 gsm satin photo paper.

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4.4 DIR-1: Directional wall mounted 300 mm high


Blocks A, B, C & D

Masters Office

Seminar Room KS10

Blocks E, F & H


Toilets

Level 1


Toilets


Toilets

Blocks A, B, C & D

30 30

30

20

2025

2025

25 20

400

150


3mm Dibond panel


30 30

30

20

20

40

30

25 20

400

300


3mm Dibond panel



3mm Dibond panel













30 30

30

20

20

20

20

50

50

25

20

20

25

25

15

25 20

400

450



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4.4 DIR-1: Directional wall mounted 450 mm high


Blocks A, B, C & D

Masters Office

Seminar Room KS10

Blocks E, F & H


Toilets

Level 1


Toilets


Toilets

Blocks A, B, C & D

30 30

30

20

2025

2025

25 20

400

150


3mm Dibond panel


30 30

30

20

20

40

30

25 20

400

300


3mm Dibond panel



3mm Dibond panel













30 30

30

20

20

20

20

50

50

25

20

20

25

25

15

25 20

400

450



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4.5 DIR-2: Directional suspended Suspended directional sign uses the Signsystems Arcline product.

Construction

1.5 mm thick anti-glare polycarbonate supported by Arcline extrusions holding graphics which are digitally printed on to 200 gsm satin photo paper.

Graphics

Digital print on 200 gsm satin photo paper Background: Pantone 294 C Arrows: Pantone 629 C Text: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > DIR-2_Template

University Nursing ServicesStudent Services

Department of Psychology

30

2020

2017

2017

25 20 302520

600

150



Arcline extrusion

1.5mm anti-glare clearpolycarbonate

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4.6 BLID: Block/Level ID

Block

DBlock DLevel

2


2mm tactile panel

4mm dibond panelwith finished edges

C L

210

48

75

45

210

C L

210

60

105210


2mm tactile panel



Arial Bold22mm Cap height Typeset 80pt


Silver metallic finish




Graphics

Tactile text set in Arial Medium and Bold Panel: Pantone 294 C Level information: Pantone 629 C Block information: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > BLID_Template

Shown is a block level ID.

Construction

4mm thick Dibond panel bonded to a 2mm tactile plate supported by Mini-linear extrusions. Edges to be finished in blue.

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4.7 BID: Block ID Shown is a block ID.

Construction


Graphics

Tactile text set in Arial MT Medium and Bold Panel: Pantone 294 C Block information: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > BID_Template

Block

DBlock DLevel

2


2mm tactile panel


C L

210

48

75

45

210

C L

210

60

105210


2mm tactile panel









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4.8 PRO: Projecting sign Shown is a projecting sign designed mainly for identifying facilities.

Construction

6mm thick Dibond panel supported by a Maxi-linear standard 180mm extrusion. Edges to be finished in blue.

Graphics

Panel: Pantone 294 C Graphics: White applied vinyl

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > PRO_Template

C L

250

180210

Maxi-linear extrusion


Pictogram 200 x 200mm centred on panel

Silver metallic vinyl

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4.9 RID-1: Room ID with paper insert

A4 landscape paper sheetbleeds top and bottom



CG.03

CG.03Keynes Lecture Theatre 2

CG.21

Television Room CG.88

3mm Dibond panelwith cut-out thumb slot

18

35

88

210


18

297

75

200

18 100

30100

30

25

32

210





2mm tactile panelbonded to polycarbonate




4mm Dibond panelwith finished edges





Shown is a room identity sign designed mainly for offices. It carries a one third size A4 sheet which should be printed using the software supplied with the system.

Construction

A 2mm thick tactile panel is bonded to the front of a 3mm thick anti-glare clear polycarbonate sheet. This is held in place against a 3mm thick Dibond panel and is supported by Mini-linear extrusions

Graphics

Tactile text set in Arial Bold Panel: Pantone 294 C Text: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > RID-1_Template Paper_Template

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4.10 RID-2: Room ID with A4 paper holder Below is a room identity sign designed mainly for lecture theatres and seminar rooms. The header panel is tactile with the room code and name. This sign also carries a standard A4 sheet of paper.

Construction

A 2mm thick tactile panel is bonded to the front of a 3mm thick anti-glare clear polycarbonate sheet. This is held in place against a 3mm thick Dibond panel and is supported by Mini-linear extrusions

Graphics


A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > RID-2_Template




CG.03


CG.21



18

35

88

210


18

297

75

200

18 100

30100

30

25

32

210














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4.11 RID-3 & 4: Room ID permanent message

RID-3

Shown is a room identity sign designed for rooms where their use will not change.

Construction

4mm Dibond panel bonded to a 2mm tactile plate supported by Mini-linear extrusions.

Graphics






CG.03


CG.21



18

35

88

210


18

297

75

200

18 100

30100

30

25

32

210














RID-4

Shown is an accommodation room identity sign.

Construction

3mm aluminium panel bonded to a tactile plate supported.

Graphics



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4.13 FAC-1: Public facility signs Shown is a public facilities sign.

Construction


Graphics

Tactile pictogramm with Type 1 Braille. Panel: Pantone 294 C Pictogram: White

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates > FAC-1_Template

160

C L

160


2mm tactile panel



Pictogram 140 x 140mmcentred on panel

Type 1 Braille

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4.14 FAC-2: Operational facility signs Shown is an operational facilites sign.

Construction

3mm aluminium panel with screenprinted graphics.

Graphics

Panel: Pantone 294 C Text: Screenprinted white

A graphic template for this sign type is supplied on CD: 03 Graphic Templates >FAC-2_Template

CG.03 Store Room

CG.03 Plant Room

18

60 C L

300

Arial Bold / Medium15mm Cap height Typeset 60pt

3mm aluminium plate

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4.15 A3H: A3 paper holder A3 paper holder for departmental listings or notices.

Construction

Two 3mm thick panels supported by Mini-linear extrusions.

A3 portrait paper sheetbleeds top and bottom




297

410

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4.16 LET: Fret-cut letters Shown is an example of individual fret-cut letters. It is envisaged they are used for major destinations such as main lecture theatres. Depending on the backgound colour on which the letters are to be placed then either dark blue or sprayed silver.

Arial BoldCap height subjectto site survey

X

X

3mm aluminiumsprayed bluemounted on

10mm locators

3mm aluminiumsprayed silver

mounted on10mm locators

Construction

3mm thick fret-cut aluminium, powdercoated dark blue (Pantone 294) or silver and spaced off the wall by 10mm on locators

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Appendix

i Consultant and supplier contact details

ii Sign positioning guide

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i Consultants and suppliers

The University internal sign system uses standard products from the listed suppliers below:

Signsystems

Studio 2gd Cofton Road Marsh Barton Exeter EX2 8QW

T 01392 686216

W www.signsytemsltd.com

Sales Enquiries - Jamie Wood

Consultants

fwdesign The Old School Exton Street London SE1 8UE

T 020 7928 0412

W www.fwdesign.com/

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ii sign positioning guide It is important that the signs be installed to a consistent standard of height and alignment. Each building will have its own particular architectural and decorative features and these should be taken into consideration when establishing sign positions. The illustration below shows typical examples and should be used as a guide only.

Where possible the following should be taken into consideration:

Signs to be placed at 1600mm high to allow accessibility to tactile information.

Room signs should be placed on leading edge of door 80mm from architraves, apart from the utilities signs (i.e. electrical riser) which should ideally be placed on the actual door.

Stair signage to be placed on the same side as the handrail or if not possible – then on the right going up the stairs.

•

•

•

FS7501 Cleaners Cupboard

1600mm

80mm 80mmFacility nameplate centred on door

Sign positioning

Signs to be hung at 1600mm high to allow accessibility to tactile information

User room signs to be placed on leading edge of door 80mm from architraving

Operational signage to be placed on doors

Stair signage to be placed on the same side as the handrail or if not possible – then on the right going up the stairs

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The CD contains all the logo fonts, pictograms templates etc. which are needed to successfully implement the University of Kent sign system.

A pdf version of this Manual is also included, and this should be used when the printed version is unavailable.

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