In an era of rapid digital transformation, digital campus wayfinding has become essential for navigating large and complex environments. Today’s campuses constantly evolve, with multiple buildings, changing services, temporary classrooms, and fluctuating visitor flows. As a result, students, staff, and visitors often struggle to find the right place at the right time.
While campuses have widely adopted digital tools for learning, communication, and operations, they still manage navigation using static signage and outdated maps. Consequently, these traditional tools fail to reflect real-time changes or meet the needs of diverse audiences.
One Shared Challenge Across Many Audiences
Effective wayfinding goes beyond simply providing directions. Instead, it helps people feel confident, autonomous, and comfortable when navigating unfamiliar spaces.
Clear and intuitive navigation reduces stress, supports accessibility, and encourages engagement with campus life. When users know exactly where they are going, they arrive on time, participate more actively, and explore available services with greater ease.
Mobile Wayfinding Designed for Campus Life
ViaDirect approaches campus navigation with simplicity and accessibility at its core.
With interactive campus maps accessible directly on mobile devices, users no longer need to download an app. By scanning a QR code or accessing the map through a website, they can follow intuitive routes across the campus in real time. Moreover, the web-based nature of the solution allows users to consult the map before arrival, helping them plan their journey and arrive with confidence.
Case Study: EDHEC Business School
EDHEC Business School identified the need to improve navigation for employees, students, and visitors across its campus.
After discovering ViaDirect’s solutions through an existing installation in a major mixed-use environment, the team quickly recognized the value of a mobile and web-based campus map that could be deployed efficiently.
Within a short timeframe, ViaDirect worked closely with EDHEC’s internal teams to design and implement an interactive map accessible via QR code and website. The solution was deployed in approximately one month, following a collaborative process that ensured accuracy, usability, and consistency with campus needs.
EDHEC particularly valued ViaDirect’s end-to-end approach, which covered mapping, wayfinding logic, user experience, and deployment. This comprehensive methodology not only provided reassurance but also delivered a smoother and more reliable final result. Following the success of the initial deployment, EDHEC is already considering additional campuses for future rollouts.
Building Future-Ready Campuses
As campuses grow more complex, navigation must evolve with them.
By combining mobile maps without app downloads, interactive kiosks, accessible routing, and website-embedded wayfinding, campuses can deliver navigation experiences that are intuitive, inclusive, and aligned with modern expectations.
At ViaDirect, we help campuses transform orientation into a seamless, confidence-building experience.
