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Wayfinding

Guiding the public visually in the built and natural environment

Objective

To situate your pop exhibit within a space on campus and develop a wayfinding system to promote and direct visitors to it.

Summary of Assignments

  • >>Assignment 8: Finding Your Way: Sign Audit and Wayfinding Analysis
  • Three directional, freestanding signs that promote the exhibit and direct people to the location. Informational Map should highlight location of exhibit on campus
    • Map should show location of campus buildings and make it clear to viewer how to find exhibit. A location plan with the exhibition title.
    • Optional: Include a legend showcasing relevant locations in addition to the exhibit for visitors: i.e. bathrooms, cafeteria, library, elevators, etc
    • Title, dates of exhibit, location

Considerations

  • Consider the ground plane.
  • Look up (you may need to take pictures from a distance)
  • Lighting
  • Sequence of elements

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