Design of a basic Wayfinding scheme, working from the initial architectural and masterplan/landscaping plans, or site audits.

We will deliver

a) an indication of the preliminary scope of works (Initial Wayfinding strategy, preliminary sign types and quantities)

b) Internal & External overall package Budget cost or a GMP (not to exceed) cost, intended for financial close.

With our extensive product knowledge (product supply and costs), and direct product sourcing of high value Items such as bespoke high level signage and specialist environmental graphics, we guarantee to design, and if appointed, further also to project manage the supply & delivery process for the (not to exceed) submitted GMP product & installation costs.

Internal & External Analysis

Strategy will be based on

a) Consultative approach (architecture, interior design, end user’s operations)

b) Hierarchy principle based on not over signing, but with the right information at the right place within the journey to guide from A to B in the clearest possible way

c) Best practice concerning DDA (choice of colour, font, pictograms, materials, etc.)

d) Flexibility requirements (to manage future changes easily and cost effectively)

Design Development

We will

– Create a sign specific programme (with key dates for the receipt and issue of information)

– Manage the Consultative process with the Client via RDD meetings

– Document decisions made

– Source recommended product samples to show materials, colour and texting principles

– Coordinate with other trades (IT, electrical, landscaping) or Client appointed artist (if any)

– Present Wayfinding strategy proposal

– Achieve Wayfinding strategy approval

Detailed & Technical Design
(all itemised sign location plans, text schedules and sign type drawings)

We will

– Create detailed design specification

– Manage the text schedules revisions and approval process

– Audit the site to assure exact Wayfinding locations

– Achieve Client’s sign off

Production of Tender Documentation
(Submission of the full specification, ready to Tender or manufacture)

We will

– Issue a complete specification in electronic format ready to either Tender or manufacture (inclusive of: Internal & External sign family drawings, all text schedules and sign location plans, set principles concerning mounting heights, detailed design of bespoke and specialist items, etc…)

Tender or alternatively negotiated GMP manufacturing

We will

– For the Tender purposes we will hand over a complete responsibility for procurement of product

– Assist the Contractor with recommended direct product supply, in order to assure the best prices at all times

Award of GMP Delivery Contract (manufacture & installation)

– Upon the award of contract we will source the product, and oversee its manufacture and delivery

We will manage the Installation programme together with any phased requirements (if applicable), in order to assure a successful project completion

We will

– Assure that the scheme fully supports operational requirements

– Issue Brand Communication guidelines to help manage future consistency of application