Multi Directional Sign Posts
Multi-directional signs make the best possible use of limited space and add clarity by placing all directions, amenities, facilities, floors, businesses or locations that a visitor or site user might be trying to find within one focal signage point.
Great directional signs help anybody easily navigate a complex or premise, including those with potentially confusing layouts or numerous locations, such as retail centres, hospitals, outdoor visitor attractions, and busy commercial compounds.
The specialist signage team at Fitzpatrick Woolmer also creates custom signage for public sector facilities such as universities and schools and for local councils and city planners who want to make their spaces accessible and enjoyable.
While the primary aim of directional signs with multiple arms is to help people or vehicles find their destination, they can also assist with health and safety by ensuring nobody attempts to access a restricted area or needs to rely on on-site personnel and reception staff to help if they become lost or disoriented.
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Directional Signage
View productsA directional sign doesn’t need to be boring, which is why our robust signs can be as ornate and stylish or functional and effective as you need and want them to be. Boost your brand and complement your attraction or facility with our bespoke outdoor signage design service, or choose from our range of highly functional, durable and vandal resistant waymarking signs to give your visitors the information they need in a plain, simple and effective display.
These signs are most commonly used to guide visitors in a particular direction or emphasise the route to an attraction. At Fitzpatrick Woolmer, we consider ourselves as expert wayfinding consultants. we offer highly versatile durable and vandal-resistant wayfinding signage, public footpath signs and more which can be custom-made to your specifications and requirements.
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Ladder Signs
View productsOur durable ladder signs are perfect for allowing visitors to easily navigate around your site or attraction. Their stacked design allows you to make best use of limited space without compromising on design or message. We can make the slats fixed or removable to allow you to change them if needed, and if you need a one-stop solution then ask how our expert design team can bring your signage system to life.
Ladder signs are distinguished by their stacked formation, which allows you to make the best use of limited space without compromising on design. Whether you’re looking for a brand refresh or an update of your existing ladder signage, consider our range of signage options ranging from traditional to more contemporary designs.
These attractive signs ensure your message can be communicated in a coherent, yet attractive and engaging way. At Fitzpatrick Woolmer, we consider ourselves as expert wayfinding consultants. Our craftsmen have decades of experience in producing high quality bespoke ladder signs for organisations of all sizes.
Why not take a look at our nature reserve signage or park signage services for larger woodland sites and more (see our woodland signage here).
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Fingerposts
View productsWhether you are building a full waymarking signage scheme from the ground up or just looking to expand or refresh your current site navigation, our sturdy and robust fingerposts are the perfect solution. We can offer a wide range of materials and colour finishes with printing or casting options, and if you need a one-stop solution we even offer a complete waymarking design service.
Finger posts are commonly used to direct members of the public around large open spaces. These can range from parks and nature reserves to town centres and university campuses. As a fingerpost sign manufacturer, we know how having appropriate outdoor signage and directional information is vital for visitors that are not familiar with the area. A well-linked fingerpost signage network can also help pedestrians to easily find public transport systems and key landmarks.
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Waymarking Posts
View productsWe can provide a complete waymarking solution including waymarking posts, discs and other trail markers, in a range of materials and finishes to keep your visitors on the right path. All our waymarking products can be fully customised with routed details and inset logo discs.
Wayfinding signs such as waymarking posts are used in public spaces to direct visitors on a path. We know that this is an important consideration for keeping your venue or attraction safe for every type of visitor, so we manufacture waymarker posts that will ensure your visitors are aware of their route – however they’re using it.
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Badging Signs
View productsGreat for everything from play areas to parks, gateways to visitor centres, our badging signs promote your brand and location in a way that puts you in context with your attraction or facility and promotes visitor awareness while at the same time improving the experience of your visitors. Our graphics team can even offer you outdoor signage branding advice and a full design service if you need it, so you can be sure we’re sticking to the same message you are at every step of the way.
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Waymarking Discs
View productsFitzpatrick Woolmer offers waymarking solutions including standard-sized waymarking discs printed in a range of designs. Our public footpath signage is produced exclusively for external display and can be customised with client-specific logos and text.
Waymarking discs provide instruction or information to visitors of public spaces, and are commonly used to display directions – particularly on nature or activity trails. At Fitzpatrick Woolmer, we consider ourselves as wayfinding consultants. We understand that ensuring visitors remain on the right path can be vital to their safety, especially if you’re looking for outdoor signage that will be communicating with cyclists or equestrians.
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Read moreVersatile Multi-Directional Signposts
Our expansive catalogue of high-quality, fully customisable signs is used across the sectors, from parks and nature reserves to shopping districts, campuses, retail parks, and many others. Below, we’ve provided a snapshot of some of the many signposts we supply.
- Grenadier Fingerpost: This hardwood oak fingerpost is timeless and sophisticated, with timber and aluminium construction and a modern silhouette, displaying single, double and triple-line directional arms for facilities and sites of all sizes.
- Traditional Fingerpost: Crafted from stainless steel and aluminium, this classic fingerpost is powder-coated for longevity and holds numerous directional arms, with single, double, and triple-line arms available as required.
- Grenadier Directional Sign: Another model from our high-demand Grenadier range, this hardwood oak ladder-style directional sign comes in two standard sizes and is produced to your required depth. It has self-adhesive vinyl lettering and a preservative finish.
- Enigma Directional Sign: This modern stainless steel directional sign has a high-profile vertical format and a removable graphic panel, enabling you to update or revise information displayed during events or periods of heavy visitor traffic.
- Recycled Plastic Ladder Sign: This eco-friendly plastic sign is 100% recyclable and requires zero maintenance. Lettering and logos are permanently engraved on each panel, and engraved icons and logo discs are available to create on-brand signage.
Each product page includes complete specifications, product imagery, production time frames, and information about additional features or finishes available on each type or direction signpost.
The Advantages of Multi-Directional Signage
Most businesses, visitor centres, facilities, and attractions recognise that professionally made signage is key to ensuring visitors, guests, and workers can navigate the site, find the premise or point they are looking for, and follow easily interpretable arrows, text, and icons without further assistance.
The key benefit of directional signposts with multiple arms is that sites with complex layouts that are often tricky to move around can incorporate all of the relevant information within one sign, ladder signage, or informational board.
We use various durable materials, including aluminium, hardwood timbers and stainless steel, alongside our environmentally responsible recycled plastic signage, which is ideal for sites with eco credentials or outdoor environments where you need to minimise the impact of visitors and foot traffic on the setting.
Multi-directional arrows can reduce the number of signage points required, minimise reliance on reception teams or the helpdesk, and avoid congestion and late appointments where visitors take longer than expected to arrive due to complicated signage.
Choosing the Right Directional Signposts
We work with a broad range of businesses, public sector departments, borough and town councils, and private clients, each of whom may have different requirements and priorities.
Each Fitzpatrick Wolmer signage model is tailored to your requirements. We can discuss the fonts, lettering, and symbols used on each directional arm to ensure they match your brand, aesthetic, or backdrop.
Configuring multi-directional signage on the site or premise is ideal since visitors can be confident that the information displayed is accurate. Using coordinated colours and logos can also enhance the visibility of each signage placement, whether freestanding at a junction, mounted within your premises, or inside main entrances.
Should you require high-quality signage as soon as possible, we can also suggest multi-directional signposts with faster turnaround times, with artwork proofs shared with you before production to ensure the finished signage is exactly as you expect.
Different Formats and Types of Directional Signposts
The multi-directional signs featured above are just some of the many models made to order, and the best formats may depend on the nature of your site and the needs of your visitors or site users.
- Vertical signage, like the Enigma Directional Sign, presents a wide, high-format signage panel which can be broken up into sections to feature maps, branding, illustrations or large-scale lettering, along with directions to each location or facility in clear, bold fonts underneath.
- Classic multi-directional finger posts, such as the Grenadier and Traditional Fingerpost, use a simple, sturdy post with up to three directional arms affixed in the appropriate direction.
- Ladder directional signs, including the Recycled Plastic Ladder Sign and Grenadier Directional Sign, stack each location or point of interest vertically, maximising the area along the face of each signage panel to print, engrave, or etch your lettering.
If you are replacing outdated directional signage, you may already know which model is most suited. Otherwise, you can consider the colours and materials used in each signpost to determine which will look natural within the intended location and how visible the directions will be to visitors arriving on foot or by vehicle.
Applications for High-Visibility Multi-Directional Signs
These practical, functional signs are used in numerous settings, but primarily for those with potentially large numbers of visitors or varied site user demographics. Examples include hospitals, university campuses, and retail parks, which want visitors to find their way with ease yet have multiple departments, offices, or stores within their premises.
Directional signposts are also used for tourist and visitor attractions, directing visitors to ticketing booths, helpdesks, points of interest, and specific paths or trails.
Should you need further guidance about the most suitable multi-directional signs for your application or wish to review past signage models featuring a similar number of directions or placements, you are welcome to contact us at any time for independent advice.
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