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Mountain signage: a real challenge for designers
The choice and implementation of mountain signage is of paramount importance. They relay essential information on safety and accessibility. They must also enhance the value of the site, ski resort or village, and be coherent. In short: expert work! Discover Polymobyl’s vision and achievements.
Mountain signage: multiple constraints
Signage in mountain environments is characterized by its particular features: altitude, snow, wide temperature range, very different visitor numbers depending on the season… The challenge is to design a harmonious, useful and legible whole that conveys the essential information and values of the community.
Polymobyl focuses on several key points when designing station signage:
- Use of resistant materials adapted to the climatic conditions of the high mountains;
- Legibility of instructions, particularly in relation to safety ;
- Optimum visibility and color-coding for easy identification by users;
- Adapting supports to the terrain and signage objectives;
- Customization according to your graphic charter.
What kind of signage media should you use in the mountains?
Ski resort signage uses a variety of media, depending on the message to be conveyed and the location. These can include directional masts to help users find their way from a distance, totems indicating useful addresses, information panels, wall plaques…
The presence of snow and sub-zero temperatures in winter, alternating with the special sunshine of the mountains in summer, calls for the use of robust materials and durable personalization techniques. Signage in treated wood, sheet steel or lacquered aluminum, the use of high-resistance paints or laser engraving create a legible, aesthetic and resistant whole.
Polymobyl designs signage for mountain resorts
Our approach is simple: start with the site and your specifications, and propose a set of personalized signage materials that perfectly meet your expectations. To achieve this, we guarantee full support, from the visit to the station to the design of a customized project, with 2D and 3D plans that you approve at every stage. Our technicians and the team of graphic artists and designers at Studio Y by Polymobyl work together to help users make the site their own, and get around with ease. Because that’s how your mountain resort attracts and retains visitors: by offering them an immersive, intuitive experience that’s simple and safe.
Polymobyl doesn’t just offer graphic design, but also the complete creation of your signage and furniture to create a harmonious space. As a result, your town or ski resort benefits from a clear, relevant visual identity, in line with the image you want to project.
Polymobyl achievements in mountain resorts
Polymobyl and Studio Y have carried out two major signage projects in France, for the Alpe d’Huez and Vaujany ski resorts. In both cases, our mission was to :
- Carry out an audit of existing signage and analyze mobility flows;
- Redesign the entire signage system, with carefully considered materials (wood, wood-look aluminum, etc.) and design;
- Create signage for shops and amenities as well as the ski area;
- Manufacture and install various signage supports for ski resorts.
The Verbier ski resort in Switzerland has also called on our services. In each case, we have adapted our ranges to the specific characteristics of the site: materials, layout, dimensions, colors…
To find out more about mountain signage, contact Polymobyl.
