Bath Spa University Implement Living Map Digital Wayfinding Solution
Bath Spa University, renowned for its commitment to student welfare and social inclusion, has implemented
We work extensively across the UK education sector, from early years and nurseries to large, multi-campus universities, partnering with local authorities, architects, and construction firms to bring signage and branding visions to life.
We’re an approved supplier on a number of education-specific frameworks, including NEUPC, NWUPC and Crescent Purchasing Consortium, as well as wider public sector frameworks such as Procurement Services, and regional frameworks with local authorities across the UK.
Multi-site and Multi-campus layouts
Schools, colleges, and universities often spread across several buildings or campuses, creating confusion for new students, visitors, and staff moving between sites.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
From DDA compliance to bilingual signage, campuses must be designed for everyone, ensuring equal access for students, staff, and visitors with diverse needs.
First Impressions and Branding
Educational environments need to feel professional, welcoming, and aligned with the institution’s identity – signage is a vital touchpoint for reinforcing brand and reputation.
Constant change & growth
Education spaces evolve – new facilities, refurbishments, or course relocations. Signage systems must be flexible and durable, able to adapt as campuses develop.
Studies show that many students and visitors on unfamiliar campuses waste time trying to navigate incorrect or insufficient signage; for example, in university settings, poor wayfinding can increase anxiety and lateness, and staff often spend hours each week providing directions. A recent study of campus navigation found that individuals using combined indoor-outdoor wayfinding tools report significantly lower perceived effort and fewer wrong turns than those relying on maps alone.
Modern education builds and refurbishments often demand full brand implementation – integrating signage, building graphics, interior vinyls, directories, health & safety notices, external architectural lettering, and more to create cohesive environments. Whether it’s a new build or updating existing premises, we ensure each project reflects your institution’s identity and supports users in finding their way with confidence.
Every sign we produce is designed to meet accessibility standards (including DDA compliant and Braille where required), and bilingual versions (e.g. English & Welsh) when needed. Durability, safety, and compliance are built in at every step – materials chosen not just for aesthetic and brand consistency, but for longevity in busy education environments.
Bath Spa University, renowned for its commitment to student welfare and social inclusion, has implemented
Brief This £64 million development stands as the largest school build within the 21st Century
Requirement Cardiff University had two main objectives. Firstly, it wanted to increase brand awareness
Expertise Across All Education Levels
We deliver education signage and branding solutions that work at every scale — from small schools to complex university estates.
Compliance, Accessibility & Bilingual
We provide DDA compliant, Braille, and bilingual (English & Welsh) signage to ensure every education environment is accessible and welcoming.
Enhancing Student & Visitor Experience
Our education signage helps students, staff, and visitors feel confident, informed, and at home on campus.
Proven Partnerships in Education
We’ve delivered signage and wayfinding projects across the education sector, supporting institutions with clear, consistent, and durable solutions.
Totem signs, post-mounted directionals, and building identification are vital across larger campuses. They give visibility from a distance, help visitors orient quickly, and reinforce your institution’s brand from the outside in.
We design and manufacture education signage that works where clarity matters most. From entrance signage and building identification to classroom door signs, directional signs, and health & safety notices, our approach ensures consistency, legibility, and professionalism. Each system is tailored to campus layouts, guiding students, staff, and visitors confidently across schools, colleges, and universities.
Ensuring everyone can access and understand your campus is essential in education settings. Our DDA compliant signs include raised tactile and Braille elements, high-contrast colour schemes, and accessible font sizes so that all students, staff, and visitors can navigate independently and safely. We stay up to date with UK accessibility standards so your signage is fully inclusive.
In Wales, education signage must meet Welsh Language Standards by presenting information in both English and Welsh. We design bilingual signage that gives equal prominence and clarity to both languages, ensuring your campus is compliant, professional, and welcoming. From classroom directories to safety notices, our bilingual solutions are accurate, durable, and easy to follow.
From fire exits and evacuation maps to laboratory safety notices, clear statutory signage is essential across education. We provide compliant, durable safety signage that blends seamlessly with your wider wayfinding and branding.
Your campus should reflect your institution’s identity and values. We create branded signage systems and interior graphics that reinforce your education brand – from colour palettes and logos to large-scale wall graphics and environmental graphics. A cohesive brand environment helps students feel a sense of pride, staff feel connected, and visitors leave with a strong impression.
Effective wayfinding on campus is more than arrows and maps – it’s about designing journeys that reduce confusion and support positive experiences. We start with a detailed strategy, analysing student and visitor flows, sightlines, and accessibility needs, then implement complete wayfinding systems. From surveys and design to manufacture, installation, and evaluation, we make sure wayfinding works in practice, not just on paper.
Schools and universities increasingly use interior graphics for inspiration, identity, and safeguarding. From glass manifestations to large-format wall vinyls, we create visuals that both meet safety standards and bring learning spaces to life.
Education spaces regularly host open days, exams, and special events. We design portable and temporary signage systems – banners, floor graphics, freestanding boards – that give flexibility without compromising brand consistency.
Digital screens are increasingly important in education environments for announcements, timetables, and events. We supply and install robust, high-quality displays that integrate with your systems, providing dynamic communication across busy campuses. With remote content management, your messages can be updated instantly without the need for reprints — keeping students, staff, and visitors informed in real time.
For large schools and multi-campus universities, digital wayfinding offers smart solutions. In partnership with Living Map, we provide interactive kiosks, apps, and touch-screens that help students and visitors find the quickest route to their destination, taking into account accessibility and real-time campus changes. These systems ease congestion, reduce confusion, and improve the overall student and visitor experience.
