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Diary of a Wide Format Account Manager

Entry Three: Follow Me, I Know a Shortcut

Wayfinding doesn’t have to be flashy—but sometimes it absolutely is.

I’ve worked on projects where signage meant simple aisle markers and clean directional arrows. I’ve also helped install 3D wall-mounted sci-fi lettering suspended from rods in a building themed like an interplanetary spaceport.

Either way, the job is the same: help people feel confident they’re in the right place—and make the experience of getting there a little more thoughtful. Good wayfinding blends into the background. Great wayfinding becomes part of the story.

 

Cartoon Emmy Lyons pointing to a wayfinding room sign labeled “203 David Johnson,” highlighting signage for office navigation.
Red wood cutout of a howling wolf used as a room sign, installed on a white wall next to a door with a wooden frame.
Blue wood cutout of a snake used as a room sign, mounted on the wall with a blank nameplate insert.
Dark green wood cutout of a dragon used as a room sign, mounted to the wall with a blank nameplate.
Large red dragon wall graphic at the end of a themed hallway, pointing to the left with an outstretched wing.
Fantasy-themed hallway with a “THIS WAY” sign held by a tree character and walls decorated with a giant coiled serpent and forest motifs.

The Work Behind the Wow

The real challenge with wayfinding? It’s part design, part logistics, part detective work.

We don’t just ask what signs need to say—we ask how often they’ll change, who’s responsible for updating them, and how they’ll hold up to daily wear. We’ve built systems for construction crews who need DOT-compliant, reflective signage that stands up to the elements.

We’ve created flexible aisle signage for retailers, short-term event signage for campuses, and custom room signs for offices where job titles (and occupants) shift faster than a spreadsheet refresh.

And we do it all while coordinating with designers, brand teams, facilities leads, and contractors. Everyone has a stake in the outcome, and everyone needs something a little different. Our job is to connect the dots—clearly, cleanly, and on deadline.

 

 

What It Changed

Wayfinding can do more than direct—it can define.

At a general store, it might mean straightforward product signage that’s easy to update seasonally. On a sprawling corporate healthcare campus? It’s layered, dimensional signage that complements custom theming and helps thousands of visitors and employees find their way—without ever feeling lost.

And on active construction sites, it’s about safety just as much as clarity. Whether it’s directing foot traffic, identifying zones, or guiding emergency responders, signage isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

 

Overhead arrow-shaped sign resembling a retro gas station marquee, reading “100% Premium Best Quality Fuel” in colorful type.
Dimensional overhead sign that reads “TAKE OUT ANYTIME” with a neon-style UFO abducting a cow, accented by a purple tentacle shape.
Comic-style wall mural with a flying superhero and a bold “KRYPTON” room sign designed in a bright green explosion bubble.
Wall-mounted room sign with a pixelated rainbow color gradient, installed on a galaxy-themed wallpaper with stars and light beams.
“Twin Suns” room sign on a textured desert wall, featuring futuristic glyphs beneath the title, referencing a sci-fi theme.

Why It Works

Wayfinding’s one of those things you don’t think about—until it’s wrong.

When it’s done well, people move through a space without stopping to ask where they’re supposed to go. They just… get there. No guessing. No hallway detours. No looking around like they’re lost in a mall from 1996.

Whether it's an aisle sign, a directional decal, or a dimensional panel that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie, good wayfinding does its job quietly. And that’s what makes it work.

 

 

Why They Called Thysse

Because we don’t just print signs—we build systems.

We ask the right questions upfront. Who’s updating the signs later? How long do they need to last? What does the space call for in terms of mounting, compliance, or durability?

We’ve designed for retail rollouts, healthcare expansions, university campuses, and multi-phase construction sites—each with a different set of needs, and all with the same expectation: get it right.

And we do. Because wayfinding isn’t just about helping people navigate spaces. It’s about helping brands show up clearly, confidently, and completely.

 

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