Internal Signage Guidelines - Manual

The University of Melbourne >

Property & BuildingsInternal Signage PolicyUser Guidelines

2003

www.pb.unimelb.edu.au >This technical specification document is to be used for theimplementation of a flexible and unified internal signagesystem for The University of Melbourne.

As well as setting standards, the guide allows for designflexibility and provides opportunities for faculties to expresstheir own identity within these basic principles.

Above all it provides a coherent set of guidelines that willproject the visual identity of the University into the communityand welcome the community onto our campuses.

This publication is not intended to provide solutions to allyour signage needs. A rational approach is required whendetermining what signage is really needed and how best toorganise the information. Design and layout experience willinevitably ensure that both functional and aestheticconsiderations are taken into account. Information needs tobe presented clearly and without confusion.The efficiencywith which the message is conveyed and acted upon willdepend upon simplicity.

Points to considerWhen introducing new signage or replacing old andobsolete signs several points should be considered:

observe clear lines of vision for both standing and seatedpersons.

consider at what point decisions are made in relation todirection and changes of direction, and position signsaccordingly.

remove signs with obsolete messages and whereunnecessary duplication occurs. Consolidate thepresentation of information into as few areas as possible.

observe pedestrian patterns and make appropriatedecisions. Avoid the overuse of signage that results in confusing visual clutter.

ensure there is sufficient contrast between lettering and sign backgrounds. Poor lighting may require signbackgrounds to be modified. Be aware that glare andreflection from sunlight and artificial light can impairlegibility.

think about the wording you intend to use. Avoid ambiguityand be concise as well as friendly. Use internationallyrecognised graphic symbols that clearly convey theinformation intended as an option to text only messages.

look to implement consistent sign heights and sizeswherever possible.

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Using these Guidelines 2

Typography 3

Colour 4

The Sign System 5

The SlimSlatz System or equivalent System 6

Letter / Slat Size Guide 7

Sightlines and Heights 8

The University Logo 10

Room / Occupant Signage 11

Door Signage 12

Door Sign Location 13

Door Numbering 14

Door Signage 15

Graphic Symbols 16

Disability Access 17

Sign Slats (examples) 18

Directional Signs 20

Slat Layout Specifications (suspended) 22

Slat Layout Specifications (wall mounted) 23

Level Directories 24

Foyer Directories 25

Projecting Systems 27

Regulatory Symbols 28

Emergency / Safety Signage 30

Fire Signage 31

Glass Walls (External) 32

Glass Doors (Internal) 33

2 Using these Guidelines

This publication is not intended to provide solutions to all your signageneeds. A rational approach is required when determining what signageis really needed and how best to organise the information. Design and layout experience will inevitably ensure that both functionaland aesthetic considerations are taken into account. Information needsto be presented clearly and without confusion.The efficiency with whichthe message is conveyed and acted upon will depend upon simplicity.

>Graphic symbolsSymbols can accompany or be used as substitutes for words and phrases to overcome the difficulty associatedwith language. They can identify an area, direct traffic andhighlight danger. Style and layout are standardised, in linewith Australian and International standards and arecategorised under the following types:

Identification - identifying a facility or service e.g.telephone, toilets etc. Signs under this classification arelocated at the beginning or the end of a route and mayconsist of text, symbol, or a combination of both. Theseinclude room and facilities identification and graphicsymbols.

Direction - for directing traffic flow and including arrows.They may be either wall mounted as strip slats orsuspended.

Stop/Prohibition - indicates that an action or activity isprohibited e.g. no smoking.

Hazard/Caution- indicating risk, danger or presence of a toxic hazard.

Mandatory - indicating that there is an obligation towear personal protective equipment.

Emergency/Safety - implying safe conditions e.g. first aid, fire and emergency exits.

Planning, specifying and orderingWhen planning internal signage prepare a rough or even ascaled drawing that will aid consultation and specification.Prepare a signage inventory and a schedule to assist thedesigner in assessing the actual signage requirements.

Where a whole building or faculty requires new or updatedsignage, preparing an inventory is recommended to keeptrack of all elements as the production process gets underway.

Categorise the signage according to function (identification,direction, information) marking location points and positionson a floor plan whilst on site. A copy of the current floor planis available for the Drawing Office, Property and Buildings.The inventory records sign detail, and in the case of directories,should be accompanied by typed and approved copy.

Signs may be ordered through Property and BuildingsRequests for assistance in sign planning and the ordering of signs can be made raising a Work Request through theRemote Request System or ringing the Asset managementCall Centre on ext 46000.

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890Garamond Bold Condensed

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890Garamond Book Condensed

Arrow Tiles

4 Colour >The University colourSignage provides the opportunity to display the UniversityBlue as a key design element throughout the campus.

Matching colours

Print and paintWhen specifying the University Blue for print or the mixing ofpaint or powder coating, match to a PMS 294 colour swatch.

VinylWhen using vinyl the specification is Fujical 5050 Dark Blue.

Header slatsThe University Blue appears on header slats with white letteringand is supported with additional slats in satin natural anodisedaluminium. Lettering is black and where lighting is poor andinsufficient contrast exists between lettering background, slatsmay be rendered in white or a light colour.

Supplementary coloursSupplementary colours may be introduced in specialcircumstances to complement the University Blue e.g. inregard to heritage issues. The colour selected should be of a similar tone. Suggested colours are as follows with theirvinyl standard equivalent given where a close match ispossible. The University logo always appears in UniversityBlue and no other colour may be used as an alternative.

University RedPMS 202C Graphical 001 Deep Red

Fujical 5093 Deep Burgundy

University GreenPMS 342C Graphical 005 Green

Fujical Bexcal Dark Green

University PurplePMS 2623

Disability access colourThe University Blue (PMS 294) is to be used when reproducingthe international disabled access and deafness graphic symbol.The graphic appears in white on a blue ground.

Regulatory coloursProhibition/Restriction signage

Represented by a red circle with graphics in black on a whiteground. The red is specified as PMS 186C, 1795U (AS 2700 -R13 Signal Red).

Hazard/Caution signage

These are reproduced in black on a yellow ground. The yellow is specified as PMS 116C, 115U (AS 2700 - Y15 Sunflower).

Mandatory signage

These are reproduced in light blue on a white background.The blue is specified as PMS 301C, 293U (AS 2700, B23 Bright Blue).

Emergency and safety signage

These are reproduced with a green background and whitesymbol or lettering.The green is specified as PMS 349C, 348U(AS 2700, 921 Jade).

Fire signage

These are reproduced with a red background and a whitesymbol or lettering. The red is specified as PMS 186C, 1795U(AS 2700, R13 Signal Red).

Note Do not use this manual for colour matching, as coloursshown here are close but not exact. Colours shown in thismanual are based on the Pantone Matching System (PMS).When specifying colours please include a Pantone or equivalent swatch.

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The University sign systemThe University uses a system of 80, 60, 40 and 20mm deepslats. The top slat is referred to as a header slat and displaysprimary information. This header slat may be rendered in theUniversity Blue and display building or faculty information aswell as the University logo. Subsequent combinations ofslats and slats are used to present secondary or directoryinformation.

The relationship, between the depth of the slat and the sizeof lettering is illustrated here. With one line of lettering theletter height is 11mm. With two lines it is one quarter thewidth of the slat. Accurate layouts can be produced forcosting and approval prior to sign production.

Margin spacingAll words and messages are aligned to a left margin leaving aspace equal to the space above the capital height and belowthe base line of the letter.

When lettering, used in a main header slat, is larger in sizethan the lettering on the subsequent slats, alignment oflettering is made with lettering in the header slat.

Letter, word and line spacing guidelinesAssembling letters and words requires attention to spacing.Extremely tight, loose or inconsistent spacing not only hinderslegibility but also appears unsightly.

Spacing between words should be tight without characterstouching. Allow more space between lines than betweenwords as this ensures that the eye travels easily along thelines. This is critical in blocks of text, as vertical spaces canform white rivers of unsightly space.

All lettering is set as normal line spacing, that is, set solidwith no additional line spacing (or leading).

Software programs used for sign layout and the cutting ofvinyl lettering should include the facility to adjust irregularspaces that appear between some letter combinations.

80mm S60mm Slat40mm Slat20mm Slat

40mm

30mm

20mm

11mm

Facul1/4A

1/2 A A

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Faculty ofDepartmen

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6 The SlimSlatz Systemor equivalent System >SlimSlatz or equivalent EdgesAs well as the standard slat sizes, faceplates of variable sizemay be included into a sign slat by using edge slats that accept1mm aluminium sheet. Two types of edge plate are available:SlimSlatz HF Edge for non standard Header and Footers andthe SlimSlatz Edge (figure 2) or equivalent.

End caps to be either anodised aluminium or black plastic tosimplify the addition or removal of slats.

Double sided suspended signsDirectional signs that are both suspended and double sideduse the same fittings as for the single sided wall mountedsigns and are assembled back to back. Instead of a SquareSidetrack a Quadrant Sidetrack is used (figure 4).

Slats fixingFixing of modular clip and track system slats to either wallsor doors to be with the aid of heavy duty double sided tape.Screwing of slats to surfaces not to be used.

All mandatory signs to be screw fixed to walls and or doors.

Internal signage through the University of Melbourne is basedupon the SlimSlatz modular clip and track system or anequivalent.

SlimSlatz or equivalent Clips andSquare SidetracksSlats of standard depth (20, 40, 60 and 80mm) and variablewidth are fitted to plastic clips that fit into square side tracks(figure 1). A plastic clip may be positioned in the centre of thesign when its width is very wide and extra support is requiredor the sign needs to be joined in the middle (figure 3).

SlimSlatz or equivalent Header/FootersSlats positioned at the top and bottom of a sign assembly areknown as header/footers (HF). These HF slats are marginallydeeper than the standard slats to accommodate a return thatconceals all fixings. When calculating the depth of signs anadditional 2mm per HF Slat must be added.

Custom cut faceplate

SlimSlatz orequivalentHF Edge

SlimSlatz orequivalentHF Edge

Figure 2

SlimSlatz or equivalent Sidetrack

SlimSlatz orequivalent Clips

Figure 1

SlimSlatz Clip orequivalent used asa centre support or as a joining clip

Figure 3

SlimSlatz orequivalentQuadrantSidetrack

SlimSlatz orequivalent HF

SlimSlatz orequivalent HF

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Lettering and sign sizesSizes of lettering are related to the depth of sign slats.

When one line of lettering is used, the letter height is 11mm.

With two lines the letter height is one quarter of the slat depth.Sizes are specified in millimetres and measured on the heightof the capital letter not the lower case ascender.

Within the Garamond family of lettering the ascender is tallerthan the capital letter height .

These charts provide a quick reference when specifying signs.

Slat depth and lettering size relationshipsSlat depth (mm) Capital letter height (mm) Cap height (pts) Required viewing

distance (meters)

80mm 40mm (1 line) 179 points 8-12 meters20mm (2 lines) 90 points 4-6 meters15 mm (3 lines) 68 points 2-4 meters11mm (4 lines) 45 points 2-4 meters

60mm 30mm (1 line) 134 points 6-8 meters15 mm (2 lines) 68 points 2-4 meters11mm (3 lines) 45 points 2-4 meters

40mm 20mm (1 line) 90 points 4-6 meters11mm (2 lines) 45 points 2-4 meters

20mm 11mm (1 line) 45 points 2-4 meters

Disability Access symbol sizes* and legibilitySymbol (min) Capital letter height (mm) Cap height (pts) Required viewing

distance (meters)

60 x 60mm 32mm 143.7 points 7 meters or less110 x 110mm 83mm 374 points 7-18 meters200 x 200mm 83mm+ 18 meters+

*Source: Standards Australia AS 1428.2 1992

8 Sightlines and Heights >

Average eye height1550

Average eye height1220

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Medley BuldingLevel 2

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Medley Building Medley Building

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Philosophy

Seminar Room

Public Lecture Theatre

200 x 200 110 x 110

60 x 60Alice Hoy BuildingYou are hereMedley Building

Education Computer Laboratory

Theatre B

Economics Theatres D & E

Seminar Room

Take Stairs to level 2 for Education Computer FacilitiesEconomics Computer LaboratoryPhilosophy Computer Facilities

Take Stairs to level 3 forThrought to Frank Tate BuildingPublic Lecture Theatre

Ground Floor

10 The University Logo >

Where it is important to identify the building, or a department,a University Blue header slat is used e.g. Foyer directoriesand map displays.

The University logoThe header slat displays the University logo on the right handside. It is applied as a printed Decal and positioned leaving amargin on its right edge equal to half the width of the crest.

Guidelines for lettering sizes and margins are outlined onpage 6.

Faculty Title

Faculty TitleName of Department or Buildin

A 1/2A

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PositionThe preferred location for signs is on doors. Where doors arepredominantly glass or signage on the door itself is deemedinappropriate, signs are fixed to the wall surface on the sideimmediately adjoining the door handle, 1500mm from the floor.

Room identification with notice panel ConstructionRoom and occupants identification can incorporate a smallnotice panel or white board. Additional slats may be addedbelow this for additional material.

A 20mm header slat displays the room number and a 40mmslat displays the occupants name and title. Where a nameonly is to be displayed a 20mm slat may be used. Longnames and titles can be accommodated by using a 60mmslat (3 lines).

LetteringThe room number and occupants name appears in 11mmGaramond Bold Condensed. The occupants title appears in Garamond Book Condensed and is aligned left.

Room identification

ConstructionThe basic identification system consists of two 20 x 200mmslats. Longer names and titles can be accommodated by usinga 40 mm slat (2 lines) or a 60mm slat (3 lines). Sign slat widthsare to be kept uniformly to 200mm unless specialcircumstances require a variation.

ColourThe header slat is University Blue with the room number inwhite lettering. The footer slat with the occupants name andtitle is satin natural anodised aluminium with black lettering.

LetteringThe room number and occupants name appears in 11mmGaramond Bold Condensed, aligned left and centred withinthe depth of the slat. The occupants title, if required, appearsin Garamond Book Condensed.

106

Dr John Smith Associate Professor/Reader

106Prof John Smith

Dr Jane BrownAssociate Professor/Reader

106

Two 20mm slats (200 x 40mm)

A 20mm and a 40mm slat (200 x 60mm)

A 20mm and a 40mm slat with an additional notice panel to accommodate an A4 sheet (230 x 380mm)

106

Prof John SmithAssociate Professor inApplied Psychology

A 20mm and a 60mm slat (200 x 80mm)

12 Door Signage >Lecture theatresLecture theatres can be identified on their door or adjacent to,by using a simple two slat sign or by utilising a deeper slat toaccommodate disability and/or prohibitive graphics. Graphicscan be applied as adhesive Decals or screen printed directlyonto the slat to a maximum dimension of 40mm. The audioloop symbol is 60 x 60mm.

ConstructionThe header slat is 40 x 200mm with an 80mm slat below. A notice or white board panel may be included between the two slats to provide space for the display of temporaryinformation.

ColourThe header slat is in University Blue with white lettering.

LocationSigns are to be mounted to accommodate the average heightof a seated person with the top of the sign 1500mm fromthe floor.

Generic door signageThe general identification of service and stairwell doors usesa 40mm satin natural anodised slat with black GaramondBook Condensed lettering centred on the width of the slat.

Glass door signageA 40 x 110mm Decal (adhesive vinyl sticker) in UniversityBlue with white lettering is shown here.

Room identification for Glass Wall (external) and Glass Door(internal) signage is illustrated on pages 32 and 33.

Room numbersRoom numbers and titles can be combined with a 40, 60 or 80mm slat to display either graphic or text information.

In the example shown here the second 20mm slat displaysa room title and an additional 60mm slat allows for theapplication of appropriate graphic symbols to a maximumdimension of 40mm.

Theatre A Audio Loop

This theatre is fitted with a hearing aid induction loop in the areas marked.

Use T switch on hearing aid.

201Lecture Theatre A

Level 1

Plant Room

200 x 40mm

Push40 x 110mm

Two 20mm slats (200 x 40mm)

A 40mm slat and an 80mm slat with 60mm symbol Decals.Lettering is printed directly onto the slat (200 x 120mm)

603Laboratory

Two 20mm slats and a 60mm slat with 40mm high symbol Decals(200 x 80mm)

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Door Sign LocationRoom identification signage is located primarily on the doorand centred on the door width. Where glass doors are presentor doors are normally left open the room identification is fixedto the wall.

Panelled Doors

Solid Doors Glass Panelled Doors (wall mounted signs)

1700mm

1500mm

14 Door Numbering >Room numbersWhere rooms require minimal identification a 20mmGaramond Book Condensed number is located at the top of the door 25mm from the top edge.

The number is cut from black adhesive vinyl.

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106Top of door

25mm

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Doors requiring facilities or service identification utilise a 125 x 125mm square panel. The panel is rendered in theUniversity Blue with the graphic symbol reversed out inwhite.

The panel is centred on the width of the door to a heightmeasuring 1700mm from the floor to the top of the signpanel.

These graphic symbols may be used in conjunction withother signage and identification requirements.

Door signage with letteringWhere graphic symbols applied to doors require the additionof a qualifying statement a 40mm slat is added to carryadditional text.

ColourThe graphic panel is University Blue with a white graphic.The text slat may be either satin natural anodised aluminiumor white with the lettering in black.

LetteringGaramond Book Condensed is used for the lettering and iscentred on the depth and width of the slat.

Change in emphasis can be achieved by using the Boldweight together with the Book weight as shown here.

LocationThe sign is centred on the width of the door to a heightmeasuring 1700mm from the floor to the top of the sign.

Shared Toilet Facilitiesavailable beyond the door

Disabled Access

Male/Female Toilet(s)

125 x 125mm panelswith 40mm letteringslat

Staff Only CAUTIONOpen door slowly

Female Toilet Facilities

Male Toilet Facilities

16 Graphic Symbols >Graphic symbolsThe graphic symbols illustrated here may be used as doorsigns or as part of directional suspended or wall signage.

Level Number Lecture Theatre

Post

Eating Facilities

Stairs Stairs/UP

Telephone

Information

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Disability symbolsThe internationally recognised symbols for disability accessand audio aid shown here are to be used to identify facilities,direct users and identify access paths.

Colour and layoutThe graphic symbols are reproduced in white on a UniversityBlue background for maximum contrast. The disability accessfigure when identifying a facility faces right. When used inconjunction with an arrow it faces the direction the arrow ispointing and is placed behind it. The arrow and lettering arereproduced in black. Examples for the use of the symbolwith lettering are shown here.

An awareness of the variety of difficulties that people canpossess is important if signs are to be effective. Viewingheights and distances, backgrounds and illumination mustbe considered when identifying facilities, services andaccess routes.

Viewing distancesA minimum size of 60 x 60mm for disability symbols is setfor a required viewing distance of up to 7 meters.

Symbols 110 x 110mm (with lettering) are used for viewingdistances of 7 to 18 meters. Beyond a distance of 18 metersthe symbol size should be 200 x 200mm and may be usedwithout lettering.

AccessAccess

Access at rearAccess

Access 380 x 95mm (with 60 x 60mm symbol)

240 x 185mm (with 110 x 110mm symbol)



Shared ToiletFacilities

Disabled TelephoneAccess

Disabled Access Audio Aid Disabled Lift Access

18 Sign Slats >

20mm header slat

20mm header slat with 1 line of 11mm lettering (Bold)40mm information slat with 2 lines of 11mm lettering (Book)

20mm header slat

20mm header slat with 1 line of 11mm lettering (Bold)60mm information slat with3 lines of 11mm lettering(Bold/Book)

40mm header slat

40mm header slat with 2 lines of 11mm lettering (Bold/Book)60mm information slat with 3 lines of 11mm lettering(Bold/Book)

40mm header slat

40mm header slat with 1 line of 20mm lettering (Bold)60mm information slat with 3 lines of 11mm lettering(Bold/Book)

Lettering and slat size relationshipsA number of combinations of lettering and slat sizes may beconsidered. The space available, the length and purpose ofthe message will determine the slat and text combinationthat will suit.

The examples shown here illustrate these options.

LetteringGaramond Bold Condensed is used in header slats andwhere a change in emphasis (e.g. heading) is requiredwithin text. Garamond Book Condensed follows the Boldweight in text material and in header slats where two linesof text are used.

Main TitleTwo lines of text on a 40mm slat

Main Title

Secondary TitleThree lines of text material on a 60mm slat

DP 09Main Title in two linesOn a 40mm slat

Secondary TitleThree lines of text material on a 60mm slat

Main TitleSecondary TitleThree lines of text material on a 60mm slat

20mm

40mm

20mm

60mm

40mm

60mm

40mm

60mm

20mm

11mm

11mm

11mm

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60mm header slat

60mm header slat 1 line of 30mm lettering (Bold) 80mminformation slat 2 lines of 20mm lettering (Book)

60mm header slat


60mm header slat

60mm header slat 2 lines of 15mm lettering (Bold) 80mminformation slat 3 lines of 15mm lettering (Book)

60mm header slat


Lettering and slat size relationships

Main TitluText material enim consectetue dolor sit amet nulla facilus at ver eros et acucusamet lusto odiodignissim qui praesent luptatum

Two lines of texton a 60mm slatThree lines of text material on an80mm slat

Main TitleThree lines of text material on an80mm slat

Main TitleTwo lines of texton an 80mm sla

60mm

80mm

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80mm

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15mm

11mm

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20 Directional Signs >LetteringLettering used in the header slat is Garamond BoldCondensed and in subsequent slats Garamond BookCondensed.

The sequence of slats will depend on the directions beingindicated. Destinations straight ahead should be placed atthe top and others placed alternately from one side to theother.

Horizontal and angled arrows are placed at the side to whichthey point. Where practicable angled up arrows shouldprecede horizontal arrows. Angled down arrows shouldfollow horizontal arrows.

Graphic symbolsGraphic symbols (60 x 60mm) are centred on the depth ofthe slat.

Wall mounted signsWall mounted directional signs use 60 x 750mm slats. The width may be custom cut to suit site conditions.

Selecting a narrower slat width may be necessary insituations where space is limited.

Keep the number of slats to a minimum and text as conciseas possible. The use of punctuation symbols is to be kept toa minimum and abbreviations standardised.

Graphic symbolsGraphic symbols (60 x 60mm) occupy the full width of the slat.

Suspended signsWhere it is important to immediately identify the building,faculty or department within the building itself, a blue headerslat is used. Keep the number of slats to a minimum for headclearance and efficient legibility. Accurate positioning of allelements on the slat is illustrated on the following pages.

ConstructionThe header slat and subsequent slats are 80 x 1200mm.Widths of slat may be adjusted to suit each individual site.

ColourThe header slat is University Blue with lettering in white.Subsequent slats are in satin natural anodised aluminiumwith black lettering.

Seminar Room

Theatre APhilosophy

Arts OfficeToilets

Theatre BPublic Lecture Theatre

Rms 104, 109-133

Name of BuildingTheatres B & C

Arts OfficeToiletsRms 109-142

HPSPhilosophy

Theatres D & ERms 105/108

Theatres B & C HPSFaculty or Department Title

Philosophy

Rms 202-226Public Lecture Theatre

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Display/direction signsWhen information is not required to be displayed using thesystem of slats, or when distinctive visual impact is required,custom made faceplates can be fitted to provide theopportunity for a graphic display.

The header slat is University Blue with white Garamond BoldCondensed lettering. One or two lines of lettering may beused. The width, depth and possibly colour of the faceplatebeing determined by design and purpose.

LetteringThe relationship between lettering and the width of theheader slat follows consistent guidelines. In the exampleshown here the faceplate incorporates a Garamond BookCondensed letter. The arrow is the same as the letter height.

Information is positioned either aligned left or right dependingupon the direction required. Each block of information isseparated by a space equal to the letter height being used.

Main Title

Three line text message and aligned to the left.

Two line text message aligned left.

Main TitleThree lines of text aligned to the left as part of a graphic display panel.

22 Slat Layout Specifications >Suspended slats (80mm)Should be mounted in conspicuous locations at decisionmaking points and along the route so that action can betaken as early as possible and without confusion. Whendirection is given to a facility an appropriate sign should be displayed at the destination to indicate that facility.

The ArrowThe location of the arrow tile and its relationship to graphicsymbols and lettering sizes is illustrated here.

The tile is located at either end of the direction slat shownhere to scale as an 80mm slat.

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Wall mounted slats (60mm)Should be mounted in conspicuous locations at decisionmaking points and along the route so that action can betaken as early as possible and without confusion. Whendirection is given to a facility an appropriate sign should bedisplayed at the destination to indicate that facility.

The ArrowThe location of the arrow tile and its relationship to graphicsymbols and lettering sizes is illustrated here.

The tile is located at either end of the direction slat shownhere to scale as a 60mm slat.

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24 Level Directories >Floor level directoriesIn buildings with several levels, smaller directories may be required close to lifts providing more detailed localinformation.

ConstructionThe 60mm blue header slat is positioned at the top followedby 20mm natural anodised aluminium slats. The width of slatused will be determined by the content of the sign.Nominally they will be either 500mm or 750mm.

LetteringThe header slat lettering is either 30mm (1 line) or 15mm (2lines) Garamond Bold and Book Condensed. For thesecondary information slats the lettering is 10mmincorporating both weights of letter and arranged to suit theinformation being presented.Various options are possiblewhen listing information.List the information in the order ofname, department, level (if required) and room ordepartment, name, level (if required) and room. Text may beindented but avoid its overuse as it can result in a staggeredlayout that is hard to read and ugly.

Floor location plansWithin buildings there is the requirement for plans to belocated at strategic places to assist in locating importantfacilities.

ConstructionThe 40mm blue header slat fits above an A3 (420 x 297mm)sized faceplate which will accommodate an A3 laser print or photocopy (the plan may be printed onto the faceplate).The University logo is applied to the header slat as a Decal.A glass sheet is mounted to cover the display and to protectthe plan/map displayed.

LetteringHeader slat lettering is 11mm Garamond Bold Condensedfor the first line and Garamond Book Condensed for thesecond. Lettering used in the plan drawing is predominantlythe Book weight with Bold being used for emphasising keypoints.

A red dot is positioned to indicate a sign location and linesmay be added to indicate particular routes.

Name of BuildingYou are here

Ground Floor

G31

G32

G27

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Level 6 Occupants Name Room 000

Occupants Name Room 000


Name of Department Room 000

Raymond Priestley BuildingLevel 6Name of Department Room 000



Name of Department Room 000

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Floor plansDirectories and maps are to be planned as coordinated unitsforming an important focus at the entrance to a faculty.

ConstructionThe header slat is 60 x 500mm with the map printed onto a1mm aluminium faceplate finished in satin natural anodisedaluminium or on a coloured ground that is in keeping withthe surrounding interior colour scheme. The faceplate isfitted into a SlimSlatz Edge and HF Edge or similar.

A glass sheet may be mounted to cover the display andprotect the map and directory.

Plans are simplified with architectural details kept to aminimum.

Graphic symbols are used to indicate services and facilitieswith text confined to labelling entrances, rooms and roomnumbers. Proposals for the design and layout of plansshould be presented for comment and approval.

Foyers and entrances provide the opportunity to introducepeople to a faculty or department creating an immediateimpression, projecting both the identity and personality ofthe faculty and the University. The header slat is 60mm withsubsequent slats 20mm. The width of the directories arenominally set at 500mm and may be customised to suit theparticular location.

Text is arranged in columns and aligned left, with the roomnumber occupying the last column and aligned right with theUniversity logo.

Foyer design and interior colour schemes may requiredirectories to be in keeping with the surroundings.Alternative proposals may be presented but consistencywith the overall visual style must be ensured. Variousoptions are possible when listing information. List theinformation in the order of name, department, level androom or department, name, level and room. Text may beindented but avoid its overuse as it can result in a staggeredlayout that is hard to read and ugly.

Name of FacultyName of Building

Name of Department Occupants Name Level Room 000
















Name of FacultyName of Department

Name of BuildingLevel 2

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LectureTheatre

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Entrance

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Level 3

Name of FacultyMembers of Staff

DIR 500 Full

Prof John SmithRoom 106










Prof Lorem IpsumR 206

Prof Lorem IpsumRoom 206




26 Foyer Directories >LetteringThe faculty member?s name appears in Garamond BoldCondensed with level and room number in Garamond BookCondensed underneath.

Where Garamond is not available Times Roman may beused as a substitute.

A glass sheet is mounted over the directory for protectionand is removed when updating is required.

Combined directory and mapA main directory and accompanying location map can belinked together to form a single unit.

ConstructionThe header slat is 60 x 1000mm and appears in University Blue.

Pictorial staff directoriesPhotographs of staff and faculty members are displayed on units that are coordinated in size and style with otherdirectory units.

Individual photographs are placed on panels trimmed to 80 x 80mm and mounted on 80 x 105mm plates or board.

Text is printed on a panel 80 x 25mm and adhered to thesurface beneath the photograph. Information may also beprinted directly onto or etched into the panel.


Name of FacultyName of Department

Occupants Name Level Room 000













Name of BuildingLevel 2

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G32

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G24

G23

G22

G25

G26

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G17G15G14G08

G07

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G04G09

G13

Light Well

Office

G08

Antrium G11

G12

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G45

G44

LectureTheatre

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LectureTheatre

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LectureTheatre

D

LectureTheatre

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LectureTheatre

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Entrance

EntranceEntrance

Entrance

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LocationCeiling heights, sight lines and head clearance willdetermine positioning of the signs.

Where there is poor luminance it may be necessary tointroduce spot lighting or raise the overall illumination of aparticular site. Standards Australia recommend a minimumluminance level of 200 Lux.

Projecting signage (text)Construction, colour and location specifications are to beconsistent with the symbol only projecting sign, shownright.

LetteringLettering used is Garamond Bold Condensed reproduced inwhite with a capital letter height of 50mm (maximum 3 lines)and aligned left.

Projecting signage (symbols)Projecting signs provide quick recognition of services andfacilities such as toilets, telephones and information servicesalong distant sight lines for example corridors.

ConstructionThe graphic symbol panel is 300mm x 300mm with anoptional 80mm x 300mm arrow slat.

ColourGraphic symbols generally appear in the University Blueunless special colours as required (e.g. the first aid crossappears in green). Backgrounds to symbols are white withthe University arrow reproduced in black on a natural satinanodised slat.

15mm

50mm ArtsFacultyOffice

300mm

80mm

300mm

min 50mm15mm

28 Regulatory Symbols >Hazard/Caution symbolsRepresented by a black triangle filled with yellow and a graphicsymbol in black. The overall background colour of the sign maybe yellow or white. The yellow is specified for printing asPMS 116C (coated paper), PMS 115U (uncoated paper) -Australian Standard AS 2700 - Y15 Sunflower.

Hazard/Caution symbols may be used as standalone graphicsor with lettering (Garamond Book Condensed/ Black) asillustrated here.

Fire signageThese are reproduced as white graphics or lettering on a redground. The red is specified for printing as PMS 186C(coatedpaper), PMS 1795U(uncoated paper) - Australian StandardAS 2700 - R13 Signal Red.

Fire symbols may be used as standalone graphics or withlettering (Garamond Book Condensed/Black) as illustratedhere.

Prohibition/Restriction symbolsRepresented by a red circle with graphics in black on a whiteground. The red is specified for printing as PMS 186C (coatedpaper), PMS 1795U (uncoated paper) - Australian StandardAS 2700 - R13 Signal Red. Prohibition/Restriction symbolsmay be used as stand alone graphics or with lettering(Garamond Book Condensed/Black) as illustrated here.

WARNING Toxic Hazard Corrosion Risk

Turn Off Mobile Phones

No Smoking No Naked Flame Food or Drinknot Permitted

Laser Beam Hazard Risk ofIonising RadiationRisk of

Electric Shock

Potential AsbestosHazard

Fire Extinguisher Hose Reel

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Mandatory symbolsRepresented by a solid light blue circle with a white graphic.The blue is specified for printing as PMS 301C (coated paper),PMS 293U (uncoated paper) - Australian Standard AS 2700 -B23 Bright Blue.

Mandatory symbols may be used as standalone graphics or with lettering (Garamond Book Condensed/Black) asillustrated here.

Emergency and safety symbolsThese are reproduced as white graphics or lettering on agreen background. The green is specified for printing as PMS 349C (coated paper), PMS 348U (uncoated paper) -Australian Standard AS 2700 - 921 Jade.

Emergency/safety symbols may be used as standalonegraphics or with lettering (Garamond Book Condensed/Black)as illustrated here.

Foot Protectionmust be worn

Eye Protectionmust be worn

Ear Protectionmust be worn

Hand Protectionmust be worn

Head Protectionmust be worn

Half Mask must be worn

Respiratory Protection must be worn

Full Protectionmust be worn

First Aid EmergencyEye WashEmergency

Shower

Note Do not use this manual for colour matching, as colours shownhere are close but not exact. Colours shown in this manual are basedon the Pantone Matching System (PMS). When specifying colours please include a Pantone or equivalent swatch.

30 Emergency / Safety Signage >

Emergency/safety signageThis category of sign displays emergency informationindicating the location of or directions to emergency relatedfacilities. They comprise of emergency exits, locations ofsafety equipment and first aid facilities. They are rendered inGreen with White lettering (Garamond Bold Condensed/allcapitals) as illustrated here.

The Green is specified as PMS 349C (921 Jade AS 2700).

Where lettering appears in a second slat below the headerslat the lettering is in Garamond Book Condensed.

In locating signs please refer to the Building Code of Australia.When specifying illuminated exit signs (Luminaires) referenceshould be made to the Standards Australia publicationAS 2293.1 Emergency Evacuation Lighting for Buildings: Part 1 System Design, Installation and Operation.

EMERGENCY EXIT

EMERGENCY EXIT

EMERGENCY USE ONLY

FIRE EXIT

FIRE EXIT

FIRE EXIT

FIRE DOORDO NOT OBSTRUCTDO NOT LEAVE OPEN

First Aid EmergencyEye WashEmergency

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Fire equipment signageSigns identifying fire equipment appear in Red with Whitelettering.

The lettering is Garamond Bold Condensed (all capital letters)and is to appear in white and no smaller than 20mm. The redis specified as PMS 186C (R18 Signal Red AS 2700) and maybe applied by brush or as a vinyl strip.

Words and symbols may be combined to indicate the locationof fire fighting equipment and alarms.

Lettering should follow the relationships between letter heightand slat depth established within these guidelines. The letterheight for a one line statement should equal half the depth ofthe slat. If two lines are required the letter height is equal onequarter of the slat depth.

Fire Extinguisher Hose Reel

FIRE HOSE

FIRE HYDRANT

FIRE HOSE

FIRE HYDRANT AND HOSE REEL

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External glass wallsSign lettering and the University logo are applied to glassdoors and display windows incorporated within a UniversityBlue vinyl strip (Fujical 5050 Dark Blue).

The depth of the strip is 260mm and positioned 1200mmfrom ground level to the top edge of the strip. Where spaceis confined a depth of 120mm is permitted.

Lettering is white and 130mm on the capital letter height forone line of lettering and 65mm for two lines. Garamond BoldCondensed is used as the primary letter weight withGaramond Book Condensed used for secondary orqualifying statements.

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PosteraCresc

Information Centre

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1200mm

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Internal glass doorsSign lettering and the University logo are applied to glassdoors and windows incorporated within a University Bluevinyl strip.

The strip depth is 120mm or 80mm and made from Fujicalvinyl (5050 Dark Blue with lettering in white).

The lettering height is half the depth of the strip where oneline of lettering is used and one quarter the depth for two lines.

Garamond Bold Condensed is used as the primary letterweight with Garamond Book Condensed used for secondaryor qualifying statements.

Name of Department

Title

Name of DepartmentEnquiries

Section Title

80 or 120mm

80 or 120mm

80 or 120mm

More info >

For more information please contact:Property and Buildings

The University of Melbourne

Authorised by: Vice-Principal, Property and BuildingsCopyright: The University of Melbourne September 2003

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