How to Make COVID-19 Signs
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. After that, things changed immediately. Local and national lockdowns grounded people, and new policies took effect to "flatten the curve" of the rapid increase of the virus transmission. With that said, putting up signs about the facts of the virus and guidelines is an important reminder that new rules apply to the new normal. Below, we have provided easy steps that you can follow when creating COVID-19 signs.
1. Fact-Check!
Before anything else, fact-check the information you intend to include in your signs with credible resources, specifically government agencies. Your sign will be put in public to direct the public; make sure your information is verified to avoid misleading the people.
2. Abide by the Laws
As mentioned, the rules or policies that you include in your signs should strictly follow the guidelines set forth by the concerned agencies, like your local government, CDC, or WHO.
3. Use Eye-Catching Colors
A sign should be easily noticeable; therefore, it should incorporate eye-catching colors. However, you should also keep in mind the indications of the colors. For example, if you're warning the people to avoid close contact, you should use the color red; since green means go, you can use it to indicate that people with masks can enter your establishment, and so on.
4. Readable Font, Please!
Aside from being noticeable, your signs and posters should be readable, especially for the elderly. Use easily readable typefaces, like Helvetica, Garamond, Futura, and Bodoni. You can use visual cues, too, like icons and pictograms.
