New toilet signage at LHÍ – increased accessibility and clearer information

In recent weeks, work has been underway to renew the signage of restrooms in the Iceland Academy of the Arts premises, with the goal of improving accessibility for everyone. A new symbol for gender-neutral spaces has been added to the older symbols, and gender-neutral restrooms are now marked with it alongside other spaces.

The symbol was designed by Hugi Þey Gunnarsson and won first prize in a competition organized by Samtökin '78, the Icelandic Artists' Association (FÍT) and the Centre for Design and Architecture. It is interesting to note that Hugi is a former student at the Iceland Academy of the Arts. The competition was held to mark five years since the adoption of the Gender Equality Act in Iceland. The symbol was officially presented at DesignMarch 2025.

With new signage, LHÍ wants to promote increased accessibility, clarity and safety for all users of the school's premises.

In recent weeks, the Iceland University of the Arts has been updating restroom signage across its facilities with the aim of improving accessibility for everyone. A new gender-neutral symbol has been added alongside existing signage, and gender-neutral restrooms are now marked accordingly.

The symbol was designed by Hugi Þeyr Gunnarsson and won first prize in a competition organized by the '78 Association, the Icelandic Illustrators Association (FÍT), and the Center for Design and Architecture. Notably, Hugi is a former student of the Iceland University of the Arts. The competition was held to mark the fifth anniversary of the Gender Autonomy Act in Iceland, and the symbol was publicly introduced at DesignMarch 2025.

With these updated signs, the university aims to enhance accessibility, clarity, and safety for everyone using its facilities.