Environmental signage
is now a part of every large campus in the country. All cities that foster
environmental growth implement effective wayfinding solutions so the
communities can feel connected and navigate the neighborhoods safely.
In
the past, we lived in confusing surroundings as there were no wayfinding
systems. Many people used to get lost for hours and it used to be a big risk
going to new neighborhoods. Now as life gets faster paced and complicated,
cities and establishments look for ways of making our visiting experience more
convenient. This impacts the usability of resources in any given environment.
More
people are able to find what they are looking for easily and thus are able to
make use of the resources the city has on offer. Parks, libraries, and
hospitals are there for the general public to use. Directory signage and city
signage allows visitors to use city resources without any level of confusion.
This saves people both precious time and money. When you have navigation aids,
you feel safer in a new place.
Before
creating a plan for its clients, the design companies first conduct studies and
create models for the wayfinding process in a given environment. Their models
include cognitive mapping, wayfinding plan development, and physical movement
or navigation. They consider the distinct influences of spatial information,
spatial orientation, and spatial knowledge. To reduce disorientation and
enhance wayfinding in large-scale environments they also consider influences of
experience, abilities, search strategies, motivation, and environmental layout
on the wayfinding process.
The
systematic and modular approach makes for an effective signage system. When
people traverse an environment they create a cognitive map. Visual
Communications creates signage that is noticeable, easy to understand and
invokes memory retention so all are able to navigate large campuses without
getting lost.
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