We are wayfinding signage
consultants and designers.
Designed as integral elements of the built environment, our design and wayfinding solutions are born from collaboration with industry specialists. They support straightforward navigation, a strong brand presence, and an overall holistic design approach and process. Micio's based in Melbourne, but our design path flows throughout Australia.
What we do? In simple words.
We help you define what signage is needed, where it goes, how it looks and how to bring it to life.
Why expert signage
adds value to your projects?
Expert signage strategy enhances clarity, strengthens brand expression, and supports coordinated delivery — helping you avoid costly setbacks and unlock better outcomes.
How it makes a difference?
When integrated early, signage contributes to smoother planning, design alignment, and improved user experiences across the asset lifecycle.
- Improved project efficiency and reduced risk
- Stronger brand presence and asset value
- Smarter user experience and tenant appeal
- Lower maintenance and lifecycle costs
- Design clashes with architecture or interiors
- Non-compliance risks
- Visual inconsistencies or brand dilution
- Costly rework and delays
When to bring us in?
Ideally: EARLY.
We work best when involved alongside architects and project teams from planning or design development stages.
But we also support teams mid-project to get signage back on track — practically, strategically, and on brand.
Services & Sector Experience
- Site Analysis
- Feasibility Studies
- Navigation & Circulation Study
- Traffic Flow Assessment
- User Journey Mapping
- Asset Placement Strategy
- Viewing Distance & Legibility Analysis
- Stakeholder Consultation
- Font & Typography Analysis
- Accessibility & Compliance Review
- Concept Design & Visual Direction
- Prototyping & Testing
- Design Development
- Engineering
- Tender Documentation
Arts Precincts, Museums, Cultural Centres & Educational Institutions.
In built environments that serve as multi-functional gathering places to foster collaboration, interaction, and cultural and knowledge exchange, reflecting and fulfilling these purposes within the environment is crucial.
Through purposeful wayfinding strategy and signage design, we help the space achieve easy navigation, clear information dissemination, and a cohesive brand presence that embodies the place’s mission and values, creating an immersive experience for both the primary users and visitors.
Apartments, Townhouses, Retirement Villages & Student Accommodations.
In residential settings catering to diverse demographics and lifestyles, fostering a sense of belonging and enhancing resident experience is paramount.
Given the increasingly complex layouts and the vast array of amenities and services offered within residential developments, an effective wayfinding strategy and signage design are critical for facilitating intuitive navigation and ensuring accessibility, safety, and security for residents and visitors.
Additionally, unique and consistent design elements — from signage form to typographic language — visually reinforce the development’s identity and community spirit. This familiarity cultivates a sense of ownership and fosters a stronger connection to their living environment.
Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping Centres & Entertainment Venues.
In the dynamic realm of hospitality, where user experience reigns supreme, spaces are curated to cater to diverse needs and preferences, fostering memorable interactions and immersive experiences.
Whether navigating a hotel lobby or exploring a shopping centre, strategically designed wayfinding signage empowers guests to navigate confidently and fully immerse themselves in each space’s unique atmosphere and offerings.
Mixed-Use Developments.
Integrating diverse functions such as residential, commercial, and recreational spaces in intricate mixed-use developments results in a complex environment, particularly demanding clear space navigation and effective information dissemination.
Seizing this opportunity to infuse your brand’s essence into the environment through signage design is essential for creating a solid first impression and memorable user experience.
Offices & Co-Working Spaces.
Offices and co-working spaces are dynamic work environments that have evolved and are characterised by their fluid and multi-functional nature. Carefully developed wayfinding strategy enhances employee productivity by facilitating effective navigation.
Purposefully considered signage and environmental graphic design also reinforce the company or brand’s values and culture at every physical touchpoint for employees and visitors.
Heritage Sites, City Council Facilities & Infrastructure Projects.
Government infrastructures and heritage sites share characteristics such as public accessibility, historical and civic importance, and diverse levels of complexity and site needs.
Given the nature of these spaces, thoughtfully considered wayfinding strategy and signage design are crucial. They promote civic engagement, offers educational opportunities, preserves site heritage, and enhances visitor experience.
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