“Having worked with William Smith and used the Stylos system in the past, it was the logical choice to continue the partnership,” observes Rotherham MBC’s Richard Pardy.
Over the years a number of changes had taken place in the Town Centre, including relocation of the Council’s services and the Library to a single dedicated building. A review was, therefore, carried out of existing pedestrian finger post signs, their locations and the information they provided, with a view to upgrading, improving and updating the Town Centre finger post signing strategy.
Due to the changes required in order to update information, and the effects of wear and tear and vandalism over the years, it was decided that these should be replaced.
Around 45 new Stylos finger post units have been installed with new arm and cap designs, with bolder text in white on a black background, and a protective overlaminate film was added to enable the removal of graffiti without damage to the sign face. Base collars were also added to complement the style of lighting columns and bollards used in the Town Centre.
“The new design provides a clean and consistent look to the wayfinding scheme in Rotherham, yet it’s in keeping with the style of the Town Centre,” Mr. Pardy emphasises. “In addition, the increase in the number of signs aims at closing gaps found in the old route system and also directs pedestrians to destinations further afield that were previously either not signed or didn’t exist when the original pedestrian wayfinding scheme was implemented.”
The Stylos finger posts have also been adapted to accommodate 3-D printed touch points which contain QR codes and have NFC chips embedded within them, enabling visitors to access Hello City and Shop Local information.
Stylos is a flexible yet robust and vandal resistant system that is easy to install. It can be designed to fit in with any environment, whether rural, urban, historic or modern.
Stylos fingerpost and display panel signs can be supplied as complete units or in component form, ready to assemble.
For further information visit www.stylossignsystem.co.uk or contact Chris Bradley at:
WILLIAM SMITH
Grove Works, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JG
Telephone: 01833 694707 Free Fax: 0800 783 4829
E-mail: info@williamsmith.co.uk Website: www.williamsmith.co.uk
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