Overview and objectives
Enable participants to apply signage and wayfinding principles to enhance the accessibility of buildings. Brought to you by one of the team responsible for the development of the respected "Sign Design Guide".
This session is highly participative. You will experience a mix of presentations, question and answer sessions, discussions and practical case studies. Workshop notes and supplementary technical information will be provided for each delegate.
Suitable for:
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Architects
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Access consultants
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Designers
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Planners
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Builders
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Facilities managers
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Signage manufacturers
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Building control officers
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Others professionals with an interest in accessible signage
Pre-requisites: None.
Content
Aspects include:
Visual awareness - how different eye conditions affect perception
Sign design guide - the attributes of signage
One sign for all - how to create one sign system catering for a wide range of users
Interior design considerations - incorporating the guidelines within chosen/corporate colour schemes
Case studies - practical exercises to apply new skills
Action planning - an oportunity for participants to consider how they will use the training in their own work.
Benefits
Through attending this workshop, you will:
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develop an understanding of the relationship between signage and the Equality Act 2010
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develop and understanding of how poeple wayfind and the function of signage
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identify what makes an accessible signage scheme
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develop the skills to appraise your own sgnage schemes
Course detail
This course is delivered as an open course, or can be delivered in-house at your premises:
Open course dates - further dates coming soon
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To register your interest for further dates please contact us using the details below.
In-house course
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Full day course: Full day in-house course (for example, 9.30am to 4.30pm)
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Half day course: Half day in-house course (for example, 9.30am to 12.30pm)
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Delegate numbers: Ideal for around 10 to 16 delegates
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Fee: £1,100 plus VAT and expenses, depending on location and tailoring of course for a full day. Or £650 plus VAT and expenses, depending on location and tailoring of course for a half-day.
Contact us
RNIB Access Consultancy Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
Phone: 01733 37 53 70