Common Indoor Navigation Mistakes
Practical guidance on common indoor navigation mistakes, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
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Knowledge area
Indoor Navigation
Planning maps, zones, routes, accessibility and temporary wayfinding for museums, venues and events.
17 published guidesEvidence, limitations and next steps
What this area covers
Maps and route graphsAccessible journeysEvent wayfindingTesting in the venue
Recommended starting points
Begin with the core decisions.
These guides establish the practical foundations before you move into narrower comparisons and implementation details.
How to Choose Indoor Positioning Technology
A practical selection process for indoor positioning based on user journey, accuracy class, infrastructure, device participation, privacy and maintenance.
Read guideIndoor Positioning Technologies Compared
A side-by-side comparison of BLE beacons, Wi-Fi, UWB, magnetic positioning, visual methods and hybrid indoor positioning approaches.
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Budgeting for Indoor Navigation
Practical guidance on budgeting for indoor navigation, covering cost drivers, recurring work, procurement and total ownership.
Read guideBritish Standards for Indoor Navigation
A practical UK guide to BS 8300, BS 5499, IndoorGML, WCAG, procurement evidence and measured indoor navigation testing.
Read guideBluetooth Beacons vs Wi-Fi for Indoor Positioning
Compare Bluetooth beacons and Wi-Fi positioning, including RSSI, Wi-Fi RTT, infrastructure, device support and measured venue testing.
Read guideBluetooth Beacons vs UWB
Compare Bluetooth beacons and UWB, focusing on venue fit, infrastructure, measured limits and operational effort.
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Accessibility in Indoor Navigation
Accessibility considerations for indoor navigation, including step-free routes, audio, screen readers, haptics and testing with disabled visitors.
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Accuracy in Gallery Spaces
Practical guidance on accuracy in gallery spaces, covering site testing, realistic thresholds and documented limits.
Read guideApplying Accessibility Standards to Indoor Wayfinding
How to translate relevant building, digital and service accessibility standards into indoor wayfinding requirements and acceptance evidence.
Read guideAssessing Whether Indoor Navigation Is Needed
Practical guidance on assessing whether indoor navigation is needed, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
Read guideAudio Content Management and Updates
Practical guidance on audio content management and updates, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
Read guideAudio Wayfinding and Screen Reader Compatibility
Practical guidance on audio wayfinding and screen reader compatibility, covering inclusive routes, fallbacks, user testing and maintenance.
Read guideInclusive Design Principles for Indoor Wayfinding
Principles for designing indoor wayfinding around diverse mobility, sensory and cognitive needs, equivalent routes, fallbacks and user testing.
Read guideIndoor Navigation for Events
Temporary indoor navigation for conferences and events, covering rapid mapping, peak demand, signs and post-event removal.
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Indoor Navigation for Museums
Indoor navigation for museums, including visitor routes, exhibit triggers, accessible journeys and content maintenance.
Read guideUK Accessibility Duties for Indoor Wayfinding Services
A practical overview of UK accessibility duties, reasonable adjustments, physical signage, digital interfaces and maintained alternatives.
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