This short writing really applied to this project that myself, along with my the rest of my group, has been conducting. Reading this essay helped provide more understanding of the right way to go about wayfinding. This article broke down graphic wayfinding---systems made of text, maps, photos, models, and diagrams. Graphic wayfinding is the most direct way for people to find his or her location. It emphasized using consistency with the use of signage being designed, and really stressed how important hieratic scale is for providing visuals and grabbing the users attention. The article also talked about the best way to go about maneuvering text and graphics for successful signage as well as how to place signage in relation to other architectural elements. It also made very clear that when designing signage, that it’s best to be simplistic and to the point, and that bright colors don’t really hurt either! This was another great read for providing more insight into the world of designing wayfinding, and conducting a successful project.
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