INTERIOR SIGN GUIDELINES MANUAL VOLUME 01 - VERSION 1 - INTRODUCTION

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Interior Sign Guidelines Manual Volume 01 (Version 1) introduces the Interior Signage Standards and Wayfinding Program for Case Western Reserve University. It explains how consistent, clear interior signage reduces stress in navigation, especially for first-time visitors, students, and new staff. The manual positions signage as an expression of the university brand, using institutional colors, typography, and accessible design principles. It also outlines a modular approach that balances flexibility with consistency, supporting maintenance, updates, replacement, and future expansion.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Sign Program Philosophy

Purpose & Usage

Table of Contents

INTERIOR SIGN GUIDELINES MANUAL VOLUME 01 VOLUME 01 VERSION 1 VERSION 2 AUGUST 2025 JANUARY 2026 [guidestudio.com |](guidestudio.com |) ©2025 Guide Studio, Inc . SECTION 1 Introduction Case Western Reserve University Interior Sign Standards Manual 1 SECTION 1 Table of Contents | VOLUME 1
SECTION 1
Introduction | Page | | --- | --- | | Table of Contents | 2 | | Sign Program Philosophy | 3 | | Purpose & Usage | 4 | | Contact Information
SECTION 2
Visual Content & Materials | 5
Page | | CWRU Brand Standards | 7 | | Logos | 8 | | Fonts | 9 | | Symbols & Arrows | 10 | | Sign Family Primary Colors | 11 | | Colors & Materials | 12 | | ADA Standards | 13 | | Ohio Building Code
SECTION 3
Sign Family Overview | 16
Page | Interior Sign Family 17 SECTION 4 Performance Specifications Page | General | 36 | | --- | --- | | Materials | 37 | | Execution | 38 | | SECTION 5
Standard Mounting & Placement | Page | | Wall Mounted | 40 | | Ceiling Hung | 41 | | Projecting | 42 | Multiple Signs on Wall 43 VOLUME 2 Design Intent Drawings Page Room Identification 45 A1 Room ID – Generic A2 .1 Room ID – Typical Office A2 . 2 Room ID – Typical Office Component In Use/Vacant A2 . 3 Room ID – Typical Office Component Paper Holder A3 Room ID – Insert Only A4.1 Room ID – Large A4.2 Room ID – Large Component In Use/Vacant A4.3 Room ID – Large Component Paper Holder Public Convenience 54 B1 Public Convenience – Projecting B2 Public Convenience – Wall plaque B3 Public Convenience – Ceiling Hung Department/General Identification 58 C1 Identification – Dimensional Letters C2 Identification – Vinyl Letters Direction & Orientation 62 D1 Directory – Wall plaque D2 Directional – Wall plaque D3 Directional – Projecting D4.1 Directional – Ceiling Hung w/ Message and Number D4.2 Directional – Ceiling hung Number Only Regulatory & Informational 69 E1 Information – Max Occ Number E2 Information – Window Sign E3 In Case of Fire – Wall Plaque E4 In Case of Fire – Wall plaque with Evacuation Map-Typical E4.1 In Case of Fire – Wall plaque with Evacuation Map-Large E5 Inside Stairwell Egress Level ID – Wall Plaque E6 FDC E7 FACP E8 Fire Pump E9 Sprinkler Control Valve E10 Fire Riser Room E11 Exit E12 Poster Holder E13 Exit Only Please Use Main Entrance E14 Push Button to Activate Door E15 No Food or Drink in This Room E16 Entering a Quiet Zone E17 Employee Must Wash Hands E18 Notice Donor 90 F1 Donor Component-Typical F2 Donor Component-Large F3 Donor Stand Alone-Typical F4 Donor Stand Alone-Large Case Western Reserve University Interior Sign Standards Manual Drawings are to scale at 8.5x11 2 SECTION 1 Sign Program Philosophy Case Western Reserve University is a dynamic urban campus interwoven with world-class cultural, medical, and educational institutions. Its location, scale, and architectural diversity create a vibrant but often complex environment to navigate—particularly within buildings, where inconsistent signage and confusing layouts can lead to frustration, delays, or missed appointments. Navigating an unfamiliar interior space—whether to attend a class, locate a lab, or reach a meeting room—can be stressful, especially for first-time visitors or new students. A wellplanned interior signage system helps reduce this stress by providing clear, consistent, and intuitive guidance at key decision points, empowering all users to move confidently through the built environment. Signage is a visible expression of the Case Western Reserve University brand. By incorporating institutional colors, typography, and other brand elements, the program enhances legibility, supports accessibility, and reinforces a cohesive experience across all campus buildings. Visitors will experience a variety of architectural environments in and around the CWRU campus(es) . A uniform sign program easeswayfinding and reinforces a sense of belonging by

FAQs

What problem does the interior sign program aim to solve at CWRU?

It addresses confusing layouts and inconsistent signage that can cause frustration, delays, or missed appointments, by providing clear guidance at key decision points.

How does the program support brand consistency and accessibility?

It uses institutional colors and typography and other brand elements to enhance legibility, supports accessibility, and reinforces a cohesive experience across campus buildings.

Who is this manual intended for and how is it used?

It guides people responsible for planning, specifying, ordering, or maintaining interior signage, serving as both a design and implementation guide for new installations and ongoing maintenance.

Oct 23, 2026

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