Header Panel

Information
Guideline on
Multi-Lingual Tourist Sign System
Section 3
Signtypes - Header Panel

Contents
i
Introduction
ii
Scope of Application
Guidelines
iii
General Instructions for
Users
1 Visitor Information Identity
1.1 Master System Identity Variants
1.1.1 Option A
1.1.2 Option B
1.1.3 Option C
1.2 Custom System Identity
2 Language & Typography
2.1 Language Requirements
2.2 Typographic Requirements
Header Panel (cont’d)
5.1.2 Extended Length
5.2 Directional Panel
5.2.1 Standard Layout
5.2.2 Sample Layouts
5.2.3 Alternative Layouts
guidelines section2.indd
3 Graphic Elements
3.1 Primary Graphics - Pictograms
3.2 Primary Graphics - Arrows
3.3 Secondary Graphics
4 Colours
4.1 Primary Master System Colours
4.2 Secondary Master system Colours
4.3 Custom System Colours
5 Signtypes
5.1 Header Panel
5.1.1 Standard Length
Launched May 2005

Signtypes
This section provides information
the main signtypes available in the
multi-lingual sign system and their
layout requirements.
5

Header Panel
General
- A header panel is a sign panel placed over
the top of a map directories or a brochure
rack or stand, categorising the type of
information offered for each particular sign.
Uses
- Depicts type of information being offered at
specific points of visitor information;
- Provides mid-distance recognition of
information category; and
- The visual on the left depicts a typical
application of a header panel on a brochure
rack.
Header panels over brochure rack at Changi Airport
- Master system example.
5.1

Header Panel - Standard Length
A d d i t i o n a l e x t e n s i o n s t o b e
m i r r o r e d o n o p p o s i t e e n d
M o t i f a n d F o r e i g n b l o c k s
t o h a v e s a m e l e n g t h a t
a l l t i m e s
M o t i f b l o c k v a r i a b l e l e n g t h
4 X m i n i m u m
V a r i a b l e l e n g t h
1 8 X m i n i m u m
E n g l i s h b l o c k ( s t a n d a r d )
1 4 X s t a n d a r d l e n g t h
f o r a p p r o x 1 4 c h a r a c t e r s
C e n t e r e l i n e A
S e c o n d a r y b l o c k v a r i a b l e l e n g t h
4 X m i n i m u m
A d d i t i o n a l e x t e n s i o n s t o b e
m i r r o r e d o n o p p o s i t e e n d
M o t i f a n d F o r e i g n b l o c k s
t o h a v e s a m e l e n g t h a t
a l l t i m e s
Minimum Requirements
- Header panel should be integrated into, or
positioned directly above, the relevant sign
where possible. This is to maintain as direct
a visual connection as possible;
0 . 5 X e x t e n s i o n m a x i m u m
2 X m i n i m u m
0 . 5 X e x t e n s i o n m a x i m u m
English Standard
中 文
Bahasa Melayu
日 本 語 の 言 語
C e n t e r e l i n e B
- Visibility and line-of-sight of the sign should
be clear and unobstructed from the main
approach(es) to the sign;
M o t i f t o b e c r o p p e d a c c o r d i n g
t o a v a i l a b l e v e r t i c a l h e i g h t
English 50 kerning
ShinnMedium for Master system only
Minimum text height 50mm
Japanese (Example) 150 kerning
Osaka Regular
Minimum text height 15mm
Bahasa Melayu 50 kerning
ShinnBook Regular for Master system only
Minimum text height 15mm
Chinese 150 kerning
Hei Regular
Minimum text height 15mm
- Refer to visuals in this section for layout
and typeface requirements; and
- All other requirements spelt out in the
earlier sections of the guidelines must be
complied with.
E x a m p l e s s h o w i n g d i f f e r e n t
p e r m u t a t i o n s a v a i l a b l e
Accommodation
Example A
住 宿
Penginapan
ホ テ ル
Additional Notes
- Visuals shown in this section cater to both
Master and Custom systems, with minimum
requirements for Master system shown; and
Accommodation
住 宿
Penginapan
ホ テ ル
- Refer to notes accompanying visuals for
more information.
Example B
Accommodation
住 宿
Penginapan
ホ テ ル
Example C
Layout Requirements for Header Panel
Standard Length English Term - Approximately 14 Characters
- Motif included is for Master system only;
- Extreme left colour block housing major portion of motif is also for Master
system only. Colour block can be removed for Custom system if horizontal
space is limited; and
- Refer to section under Language and Typography for more requirements.
5.1.1

Header Panel - Extended Length
A d d i t i o n a l e x t e n s i o n s
t o b e m i r r o r e d
o n o p p o s i t e e n d
M o t i f a n d F o r e i g n
b l o c k s t o h a v e
s a m e l e n g t h a t
a l l t i m e s
0 . 5 X e x t e n s i o n
m a x i m u m
2 X m i n i m u m
0 . 5 X e x t e n s i o n
m a x i m u m
M o t i f t o b e c r o p p e d
a c c o r d i n g t o a v a i l a b l e
v e r t i c a l h e i g h t
M o t i f b l o c k v a r i a b l e l e n g t h
4 X m i n i m u m
English 50 kerning
ShinnMedium for Master system only
Minimum text height 50mm
V a r i a b l e l e n g t h
2 7 X m i n i m u m
E n g l i s h b l o c k ( l o n g t e x t )
1 9 X e x t e n d e d l e n g t h
f o r a p p o r x 2 5 c h a r a c t e r s
C e n t e r e l i n e A
English Long Text
S e c o n d a r y b l o c k v a r i a b l e l e n g t h
4 X m i n i m u m
中 文
Bahasa Melayu
日 本 語 の 言 語
Japanese (Example) 150 kerning
Osaka Regular
Minimum text height 15mm
A d d i t i o n a l e x t e n s i o n s
t o b e m i r r o r e d
o n o p p o s i t e e n d
M o t i f a n d F o r e i g n
b l o c k s t o h a v e
s a m e l e n g t h a t
a l l t i m e s
C e n t e r e l i n e B
Bahasa Melayu 50 kerning
ShinnBook Regular for Master system only
Minimum text height 15mm
Chinese 150 kerning
Hei Regular
Minimum text height 15mm
E x a m p l e s s h o w i n g d i f f e r e n t
p e r m u t a t i o n s a v a i l a b l e
General Information
Example A
一 般 资 讯
Maklumat Umum
総 合 案 内
General Information
一 般 资 讯
Maklumat Umum
総 合 案 内
Example B
Sightseeing & Attractions
观 光 旅 游 景 点
Lawatan ke Tempat-tempat Menarik
観 光 ア ト ラ ク シ ョ ン
Example C
Layout Requirements for Header Panel
Extended Length English Term - Approximately 25 Characters
- Motif included is for Master system only;
- Extreme left colour block housing major portion of motif is also for Master
system only. Colour block can be removed for Custom system if horizontal
space is limited; and
- Refer to Page 1.2 under Minimum Requirements for minimum typeface height
and relative proportion requirements.
5.1.2