APPENDEX
General Design Resources
Signage
15 min
objective a proper signage plan guides the guest through the facility, but also serves as an avenue for branding the facility provide careful consideration to signage locations as well as aesthetics choose materials and finishes to complement the aesthetic of the space and comply with all governing codes and regulations planning below is a list of typical areas requiring signage and/or instructions exterior provide signage at the exterior of the building conforming to building management and local regulations entrance provide interesting signage solutions at the exterior or arrival of the discovery well being this should include the “name of the facility” consider unique ways to draw guests into the facility through the use of materials, locations, lighting, etc hours of operation may vary from season to season and is dependent upon demand consider designing this sign with some adjustability restrooms comply with all codes/regulations retail if retail exists as a separate space provide the required signage and hours of operation for this space salons hours of operation if different than the rest of the discovery well being administration signs individual office names as required locker room signage showers water closets signage to describe the use of complicated experiential showers towel issue towel drop locker numbers locker keypad instructions (example) press the clear key enter your four digit code press the lock/unlock key repeat to unlock please inform a staff member if you are having difficulty amenities signage for self guided tour of the wet areas in areas where guests may disrobe (such as, locker rooms, plunge pools, saunas, etc ), a sign must be posted stating that cell phones with cameras are not permitted this ensures the privacy of each guest steam/sauna individuals using the steam and sauna rooms do so at their own risk elderly persons, pregnant women, persons using prescription medications, and persons suffering from high blood pressure should consult with a physician before using the steam and sauna should you begin to feel dizzy or uncomfortable stop using the steam or sauna room immediately and contact your physician patrons under the age of (16) are not permitted to use the steam and sauna all persons are strongly encouraged to take a shower before entering the steam and sauna room no person should spend more than 15 minutes in the steam and sauna rooms during one session individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not use the steam room food and glass objects are not permitted in the steam room do not pour water on the sauna heater (unless designed for this function) shaving is not permitted in the steam or sauna room pool interiors depth markers provide discreet markers that complement the interior design comply with any local codes pools individuals using the pools do so at their own risk please watch your step when entering the pool no running no diving food and glass objects are not permitted in the pools occupancy loads patrons under the age of (16) are not permitted to use the pools all persons are strongly encouraged to take a shower before entering the pools individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not use the pools treatment rooms provide room identification signage at each treatment room the naming of the rooms should be given special consideration consider the use of regional influences to create a naming concept numbering the suites is not acceptable additionally, the signage should incorporate an “occupied/not occupied” indicator fitness fitness name, if required hours of operation include signage for exercise and safety tips instructions for headsets and channel selection studio names, if required additional signs signage for duress alarms employees only quiet zone spa patrons only back of house signage recycling areas