Digital Wayfinding allows you to set up an exclusive interactive map of your building. When people enter a building, the first thing is they want to know where they are going and for this a digital wayfinding kiosk help them unlock access to every area of the building without having to wait at the reception.

Wayfinding is present since quite a long time, but now many have started moving on to digital wayfinding instead of the regular printed signs. It also reduces previous wayfinding costs such as printing of maps and signs that has to restocked and updated at regular intervals. Whereas in digital wayfinding kiosk once the display is put up and the map and route data is installed, updating the digital signage is quite inexpensive. It also helps in reducing the employee time which is required to provide location and direction assistance also the time invested in training the employees making sure that they know about the facilities and give clear directions.

In addition to these direct benefits that digital wayfinding services give, digital wayfinding signage has other benefits as well depending on the nature of the organization.

1. Digital Wayfinding makes navigation easier

Living in the age of Google Maps we are used to finding our own way to a destination. Thus, when guest or visitors come in a building providing them with a solution to navigate independently is truly a boon to them. Installing digital wayfinding is very easy as it can be done to any screen, kiosk or tablet that you already have positioned in your corridor or a lobby. And it is true that we absorb information better when we read it ourselves. This makes navigation much easy and also leaves a good impression.

2. Save on staff time

Saving on staff time is one of the best attributes of a digital wayfinding solutions. If only a screen or a kiosk helps in navigating multiple visitors that too more effectively, the staff is freed up for other revenue generating activities.

3. Faster Updates

Printed collaterals and static signs sometimes just add on the cost as details of the place like names, office moved, path changed etc. can be changed and thus it becomes out of date quickly. A digital wayfinding system allows for quick updates to the system, keeping your digital screen always up-to-date and more importantly, support in emergency situations.

4. Use of Multiple Platforms

We usually think of digital screens when we think of digital wayfinding. But this system can be easily used on web and mobile platforms. Making the visitor know the floorplan even before being at that site.

5. Easy Installment

One of the benefits of an interactive digital wayfinding is that you do not have to be super technical to create your own wayfinding. There are pre-built or ready-made interfaces available thus, you just need to deploy your floor plan in it.

6. Customization

A digital Wayfinding does not only help you in leading to a destination but also helps in promoting the brand. It works as a branding opportunity. This way people will get to know about the brand better.

These benefits have increased the use of digital wayfinding solutions by many organizations in Dubai that seek to enhance its customer service experience. It is just another way that digital signage has become an effective way to provide additional information and services to customers. Get in touch with MindSpace Digital Signage, one of the best digital Signage companies in UAE– to know more about interactive wayfinding kiosk.