Brand Standards: Signage

Interior Signage

The university has a standardized sign system for all permanent signs used on the interior of buildings. This is to increase uniformity, assist in wayfinding, and meet the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Procedures

Fill out and submit an Interior Signage Request Form. A Facilities representative will contact the customer requesting signage to determine the location and content of the sign. The representative will provide a cost estimate. Upon approval by the customer, the university signage shop will manufacture and install the signs. New sign locations and content are subject to Sign Committee review.

Key University Sign Requirements

  • The background must have a 70 percent contrast with the letters. The university permits two color schemes: Aggie Blue (navy) with white letters or gray with black letters.
  • Signs must be set 60" above the floor, next to the door, on the doorknob side. If there is no room for a sign, the next logical place will be determined by the sign coordinator.
  • Signs may not be placed on doors.
  • All signs will have a black aluminum frame attached to the wall. A blue sign face can be placed inside the frame or removed without damaging the wall.
  • It is strongly recommended that items not be taped or posted on doors or walls. To do so makes repair to damaged surfaces costly. Papers, messages, class schedules, etc., can be posted in the Grip-A Strip, a device that attaches beneath the signs and holds pages and can be removed easily. Grip-A Strips are available with signs.
plaque blue color and white lettering
plaque silver color and black lettering

Interior Door Signage

Interior door signs are used to identify different areas in the building such as rooms, departments, offices, etc. Each sign must indicate a room number and include Braille. Several different sign types are used to identify specific areas in a building, and each has its own dimensions and guidelines as outlined below.

  • A-sign

    This is used primarily for college, division, or departmental offices. It is 12" by 6" and has room for supplemental text.

    plaque blue color and white lettering

  • B-sign

    This size is used for offices, classrooms, meeting spaces, etc., and is the most commonly used size. It is 6" by 6" and has room for limited supplemental text. This sign may also include removable name strips for occupant names.

    B-sign without strips
    B-sign with strips

  • C-sign

    This is used only as a room number for mechanical closets, etc. It is 2 1/4" by 4 1/4". No additional text can be used.

    simple plaque with lettering

  • Restroom sign

    This is used to identify restrooms. It is 6" by 12".

    restroom sign