Design Requirements and Characteristics of Braille Signs

Braille signs are a way to represent text using a series of raised dots, allowing blind people to read with their fingers. The six dots that make up Braille can be translated into letters, numbers, symbols, and common words. Wuyi Xiongchang Hardware Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a leading braille signage manufacturer specializing in the production of braille signs. It is a large industrial enterprise integrating development, design, production, installation, and service. This article explores the significance of braille signs, the design requirements, and the classification and characteristics of Wuyi Xiongchang's braille signs.

Significance of Braille Signs

Braille is an encoding system used by blind and visually impaired people for all languages. Braille signs are a special type of label designed to facilitate the daily lives and social activities of the blind. By touching, the blind can determine directions and identify objects, which demonstrates society's respect, care, and support for the blind community.

The blind or visually impaired can benefit from braille signs placed in convenient and predictable locations. It is important to note that Braille should be displayed horizontally, away from the edges of signs, and not obscured by frames.

Another benefit is that when Braille is integrated into signs, it helps protect the rights of the blind and visually impaired in public places. In addition to ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), adding Braille elements to signs makes it easier for the blind and visually impaired to navigate buildings.

In situations where written information cannot be seen or read, Braille allows you to read by touch. Braille opens the doors to equal opportunities and independence for the blind or visually impaired, allowing them to obtain vital information from braille signs.

Design Requirements for Braille Signs

• Braille signs should comply with regulations;

  
  

• The Braille should be placed below the content of the sign and should not be in lines;

  
  

• The sequence of tactile information should be arranged from left to right. Braille that corresponds to graphics should be placed close to the graphics and should follow general typography rules for tactile graphics and Braille;

  
  

• The height of the raised dots should generally be between 0.5-1mm;

  
  

• The surface treatment should be smooth, without burrs, and should not scratch or fall off;

  
  

• The overall sign should be aesthetically pleasing and elegant. Sans-serif typefaces for English and Chinese letters should be used, avoiding italic, bold, or serif fonts.

Characteristics of XIONGCHANG Braille Signs

• Excellent continuous surface, fully encapsulated Braille and tactile technology;

  
  

• Durable, weather-resistant design suitable for indoor and outdoor applications;

  
  

• Vandal-proof and antibacterial;

  
  

• Cost-effective, lightweight, and easy to install.

As one of the most professional braille signage suppliers in China, Wuyi Xiongchang Hardware Manufacturing Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies a range of handrail braille signs, Braille strips, etc. If you need to install braille signs in public places, please contact us.