Directory & Map Boards

Types of Wayfinding Signage (Most Relevant to Hospitality, Foodservice & Retail)

• Identification Signs – Store names, restaurant entrances, room numbers, department names.

• Directional Signs – Arrows pointing to amenities, food court sections, exits.

• Informational Signs – Business hours, payment options, menus, promotions.

• Regulatory Signs – “Employees Only,” “No Smoking,” accessibility compliance.

• Directory & Map Boards – Mall/floor maps, hotel property directories, food court maps.

• Digital Signage & Interactive Kiosks – Touchscreens for mall/hotel navigation, rotating promotions.

• Overhead Signs – Common in malls, hotel lobbies, and airports for foodservice areas.

• Freestanding Signs / A-Frames – Menus, specials, event details, or wayfinding in open areas.

• Wall-Mounted Signs – Directional panels in corridors, restrooms, departments.

• Floor Graphics & Decals – Queue management, “order here / pick up here,” or social distancing cues.

• Window & Glass Graphics – Storefront branding, restaurant hours, amenity markers.

• Color-Coded Zones / Icons – Food court vendors by cuisine, hotel amenities by category.

• Backlit & Illuminated Signs – Visibility for restaurants, bars, and retail spaces at night.