ZIGO Delivers Integrated Wayfinding and Signage System for Tencent Mingwan School in Shenzhen

Project Overview: A New Benchmark in Educational Spaces

Tencent Mingwan School in Shenzhen is a forward-thinking educational initiative aimed at fostering innovation and holistic learning. Its campus architecture and philosophy require an environment that is not only conducive to learning but also intuitively navigable for students, faculty, staff, and visitors of all ages. This wayfinding and signage system was designed to be a critical component in integrating the campus experience, embodying the institution's modern ethos, and ensuring seamless circulation.

The Strategic Role of Wayfinding and Signage in Modern Campuses

Within a complex educational facility, a professional wayfinding system extends far beyond simple directional signage. For Tencent Mingwan School, it was essential to build a comprehensive signage solution that:

Enhances Operational Efficiency: Optimizes daily movement, reduces confusion, and allows the school community to focus on education rather than navigation.

Embodies Institutional Identity: Serves as a continuous visual ambassador, reinforcing the school's brand of innovation, clarity, and openness through deliberate signage design language.

Ensures Safety and Compliance: Provides clear, code-compliant safety and emergency signage, forming a vital layer of the campus's security infrastructure.

Promotes Inclusivity and Accessibility: Offers intuitive navigational cues that are easily understood by a diverse population, including younger students and international visitors, fostering an inclusive environment.

Our Signage Design and Execution Solution

ZIGO was commissioned to develop a comprehensive signage and wayfinding solution that addresses these multifaceted needs. Our process included:

Integrated Design Fusion: Our design team created a visual language that complements the school's contemporary architecture. The signage system employs a clean, modern aesthetic with a thoughtful color palette and typography, ensuring visual harmony and brand consistency across all signage touchpoints—from exterior monument signs and directional signage to interior room identification plaques.

Hierarchical Information Structure: We implemented a logical, multi-level information hierarchy for signage. This structure seamlessly guides users from primary destination decisions at main entrances down to final room-level signage, effectively reducing cognitive load.

Durability and Future-Adaptive Materials: Understanding the demands of a high-traffic school environment, we selected robust, high-quality signage materials—such as architectural-grade metals and laminates—designed for longevity, ease of maintenance, and custom signage fabrication. The system is built to retain its visual integrity and functionality for years to come.

ZIGO stated: "The Tencent Mingwan School project was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how strategic architectural wayfinding and signage design are integral to the functionality and character of a modern educational space. Our goal was to deliver a custom signage system that feels inherently part of the campus—clear, durable, and actively enhancing the daily experience of every user."

About ZIGO

ZIGO is a professional partner in shaping intuitive and engaging environments through master planning, environmental graphic design (EGD), and the precision manufacturing of custom wayfinding and signage systems. We collaborate with architects, developers, and institutions globally to bridge the gap between people and place, enhancing usability, safety, and brand expression through innovative signage solutions.