BRAILLE SIGNS

Systemic tactile signage supporting orientation within the building.

Information should be accessible — not guessed. For a blind or visually impaired person, space does not begin with an image. It begins with touch. A Braille sign is often the first real point of contact. If its content is illegible, poorly placed, or inconsistent — the user loses their orientation, which leads to stress and a loss of independence. We design information systems intended to function calmly, clearly, and safely for everyone.

The result in practice
- REDUCING STRESS AND REAL ACCESSIBILITY
  
  You are not buying a sign. You are buying user independence. A well-designed system doesn't need explanations — it is read intuitively through touch, without guesswork.
  – Braille signs are an integral part of the system, not just a formal "check-box" requirement
  – They determine whether a space is truly accessible, rather than just "formally compliant"
  – They increase independence and eliminate the need to ask for help
  
  In public buildings, hotels, and medical facilities, this is the foundation of safe communication.
Signs as an element of the system
- TACTILE WAYFINDING MATCHED TO ARCHITECTURE
  
  We design signs exclusively as part of an information and orientation system. Each one is created in reference to the building's architecture and the logic of movement.
  
  Example applications:
  – Main entrances, reception areas, offices, and utility rooms
  – Toilets and restrooms, elevators, and stairwells
  – Conference rooms, offices, public areas, and communication routes
  
  Materials: stainless steel, aluminum, acrylic — adapted for intensive use.
Tactile legibility and precision
- INFORMATION THAT CAN BE READ WITH THE FINGERTIPS
  
  Braille only works with precise execution. There is no room for "aesthetic approximations."
  
  We design based on specific parameters:
  – Height and diameter of points and precise spacing between characters
  – Proper visual contrast and clear information hierarchy
  – Personalization regarding brand identity and architectural character
  
  The sign must be safe to touch, resistant to abrasion, and mounted at the correct height.
Responsibility and limits of the offer
- What is PRETENDE responsible for
- What we do not undertake
- Disclaimers

FAQ

FAQ - Braille plaques

1) Is Braille signage a matter of aesthetics or choice?
2) Is it enough to "add Braille" to existing boards?
3) Do you apply applicable standards and guidelines?
4) Does Braille PRETENDE require subsequent revisions?
5) When is PRETENDE not the right choice?

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Braille signs are produced exclusively as an element of a coherent information system or as a comprehensive solution for a specific facility.
Well-designed tactile signage increases user independence, reduces stress, and eliminates the need for later corrections.

Quotes are prepared exclusively via email or the contact form — based on the facility’s function, the number of zones, and the scope of the information system.
We design a system that is meant to work over time — not just to meet a formal requirement on the day of the building’s handover.

GALLERY OF REALIZATIONS OF BRAILLE PLAQUES

Signage designed for years of quiet, steady performance in space. No randomness. No oversimplifications.
So that accessibility is real — not just declarative.

BRAILLE SIGNS

The result in practice

REDUCING STRESS AND REAL ACCESSIBILITY

Signs as an element of the system

TACTILE WAYFINDING MATCHED TO ARCHITECTURE

Tactile legibility and precision

INFORMATION THAT CAN BE READ WITH THE FINGERTIPS

Responsibility and limits of the offer

What is PRETENDE responsible for

LOGIC, DESIGN, AND EXECUTION COMPLIANT WITH STANDARDS

What we do not undertake

NO PSEUDO-SOLUTIONS OR INDIVIDUAL PIECES

Disclaimers

LIMITS OF SYSTEM CONTROL

FAQ

1) Is Braille signage a matter of aesthetics or choice?

2) Is it enough to "add Braille" to existing boards?

3) Do you apply applicable standards and guidelines?

4) Does Braille PRETENDE require subsequent revisions?

5) When is PRETENDE not the right choice?

GALLERY OF REALIZATIONS OF BRAILLE PLAQUES