Do Not Disturb Door signs (PVC) with Inclusive Design for Hotels
A practical guide to specifying, designing, and ordering DND door signs for hotels using durable materials and neutral, non-binary iconography that avoids gender stereotypes. The goal is to provide concise recommendations on materials, manufacturing, and **inclusive design** criteria for Do Not Disturb (DND) door signs, as well as a purchasing and prototyping process.
Manufacturing Material
- PVC (flexible or semi-rigid): durable, waterproof, and easy to clean.
Technical Specifications
- 500 microns thickness for good handling and durability.
- Matte (fewer fingerprints) or glossy (more vibrant colors) finishes.
- Full-color CMYK printing on both sides.
- Custom die-cutting for **door knob** or **handle** with an anti-slip slot.
Text and Languages
- Front side: “PLEASE MAKE UP ROOM” in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
- Back side: “PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB” in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
- Dimensions 66x210 mm, inner diameter 32 mm
- PVC layer 500µm.
* Option CUSTOMIZED includes cliché and design costs.
Inclusive and Unisex Design
Key idea: replace “housekeeper” iconography with a **smile** symbol and “no entry” with a **closed eye** that are acceptable to any person, avoiding gender roles.
Neutral Iconography
- Abstract or geometric silhouettes instead of human figures.
- Universal symbols: a circle with a slash, a stylized bell/service icon, a door with a sign.
- Avoid identifying attributes (apron, skirt, stereotypical features).
Accessibility
- Adequate color contrast (WCAG AA or higher).
- Minimum text size of 16 pt and highly legible pictograms.
- Short, clear, and unambiguous texts.
Customization
- Editable templates to adapt to **branding** (colors, logo).
- Numbered series/batches by floor or room category.
- Optional antibacterial finish and protective laminate.
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