Way finding means knowing where you are, knowing your destination, following the best route, recognizing your destination, and finding your way back. When people cannot do these things, outside or inside, we say they are disoriented. Since disorientation has significant negative consequences, both for individuals and for the organizations that serve them, easy navigation benefits everyone.

The best way finding systems feature consistent standards that can be adapted and altered as required to locate existing destinations plus adapt to feature future development.