Most parks need five kinds of information signs. Learn what each one should say, how to give the whole set one look, where to post rules, how to size and mount each sign, and how to keep hours and closures current with replaceable panels. Read the full guide.
A historical marker has two things to protect: the sign and the story on it. One fades, cracks, or gets stolen for scrap. The other fails when a fact turns out wrong or the wording ages badly. Learn how to research, write, build, and mount a marker that holds up for decades. Read the full guide.
The information board at a park entrance or trailhead has to orient visitors, state the rules, and tell a story, all on one surface. Learn how to set the hierarchy, give each job its own zone, plan for the notices that change, and build it to last 10-plus years. Read the full guide.
Think ADA signs are all about Braille plaques? The rules that touch nearly every sign are color, contrast, and legibility. See what ADA signage guidelines require, when tactile and Braille actually apply, and how to design accessible signs from the first pass. Read the full guide.
Poor material selection, crowded layouts, and skipped proofing are the most common custom sign design mistakes. Learn what to watch for before your project goes to fabrication.
According to the National Park Service, a sign has 3 seconds to hook a viewer, 30 seconds if they are hooked, and 3 minutes to keep the viewer engaged if they are very interested. If you are unable to captivate your audience within 3 seconds, your message will be lost.