Multi-Language Audio Guide Delivery
Practical guidance on multi-language audio guide delivery, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
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Knowledge area
Indoor Navigation
Planning maps, zones, routes, accessibility and temporary wayfinding for museums, venues and events.
39 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.
Mapping Conference Venues and Exhibition Halls
Practical guidance on mapping conference venues and exhibition halls, covering visitor needs, venue constraints, measurement and ongoing operation.
Read guideMap Accuracy and Validation
Practical guidance on map accuracy and validation, covering site testing, realistic thresholds and documented limits.
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Managing Peak Period Navigation Demand
Practical guidance on managing peak period navigation demand, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
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Beacon-Triggered Audio Guides
Practical guidance on beacon-triggered audio guides, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
Read guideBluetooth Beacon-Based Positioning
Practical guidance on bluetooth beacon-based positioning, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
Read guideDeploying Without Ongoing Maintenance Plans
Practical guidance on deploying without ongoing maintenance plans, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
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Event Wayfinding Checklist
A practical wayfinding checklist for temporary events covering arrival, peak movement, accessible routes, signage, digital maps and removal.
Read guideEvent Wayfinding: Planning, Live Operation and Review
Plan event wayfinding before opening, manage live route changes and evaluate the system after close-down.
Read guideExhibit-Level Wayfinding
Practical guidance on exhibit-level wayfinding, covering visitor needs, venue constraints, measurement and ongoing operation.
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Floor Plan Data Sources and Formats
Practical guidance on floor plan data sources and formats, covering UK data protection, minimisation, retention and accountability.
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Funding Options for Museum and Heritage Proximity Projects
Plan funding options for museum and heritage proximity projects, including pilot, installation, integration, support and lifecycle costs.
Read guideHeadset and Speaker Considerations
Practical guidance on headset and speaker considerations, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
Read guideIgnoring Accessibility Requirements
Practical guidance on ignoring accessibility requirements, with inclusive alternatives, venue testing and ongoing maintenance.
Read guideIndoor Mapping Workflow
A practical indoor mapping workflow from source plans and site verification to route graphs, points of interest and publication.
Read guideIndoor Mapping: Data Sources, Accuracy and Version Control
How indoor maps are sourced, created, validated, updated and governed for navigation, zones and location-based services.
Read guideIndoor Navigation Data Maintenance
How to maintain indoor navigation data when rooms, routes, services, opening times and accessibility conditions change.
Read guideIndoor Navigation Planning Guide
A planning guide for deciding whether indoor navigation is needed, defining requirements and setting realistic accuracy and budget expectations.
Read guideIndoor Navigation Technology
Practical guidance on indoor navigation technology, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
Read guideIndoor Positioning Standards and Interoperability
Understand what IndoorGML, Bluetooth ranging, UWB ecosystems and accessibility standards can standardise—and what still needs venue-specific integration.
Read guideDefining Navigation Requirements
Practical guidance on defining navigation requirements, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
Read guideCreating and Updating Indoor Maps
How to create indoor maps that remain useful after room changes, temporary closures, renamed destinations and accessibility updates.
Read guideCommon Indoor Navigation Mistakes
Practical guidance on common indoor navigation mistakes, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
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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.
Read guideAccessibility in Indoor Navigation
Accessibility considerations for indoor navigation, including step-free routes, audio, screen readers, haptics and testing with disabled visitors.
Read guideAccuracy 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.
Read guideIndoor 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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