Terminals and concourses key plan of fort lauderdalehollywood international airport figure 4. Most designers give wayfinding low priority, seeing it as a hindrance to good design or a. Differing color palette and typography options were evaluated. Design guidelines wayfinding and signage the puchase and installation of interior project signage my be included as part of the contract for general construction or may be handled under a separate contract, as determined by the project architect in conjunction with the nu project representative. In establishing a visual vocabulary for the wayfinding program, the following conceptual elements were. Signs play an active role in the process by providing the primary form of communication in wayfinding. The purpose of developing an exterior signage and way. Wayfinding can then inform design at every step along the way, from planting, and paving to installing signage.
Uniform signage and wayfinding design manual naugatuck. The design characteristics of the various sign types are consistent with the universitys aesthetic standards. Wayfinding systems help the public find parking more easily, improve traffic flow and ease the transition from cars to pedestrian and transit use. Basic requirements and font wayfinding signs are guide signs and they should be rectangular in shape. Other voices sidebars, presented throughout the book, reveal the opinions of experts who plan, manage, and shape wayfinding projects. Master wayfi nding destinations list 1 63 5 95 15 section 1. The standards aim to promote a uniform approach to environmental communications both in the visual image projected by signage and its content.
Wayfi nding system design 7 destinations 10 sign types 14 signage placement appendix b. Planning, design and ongoing management of a wayfinding system is no simple task. The federal highway administrations fhwa manual on uniform traffic control devices for streets and highways mutcd provides federal and state standards for wayfinding signage design, size, lettering, and location that are intended only to direct motorists on highways. Wayfinding is a persons spatial behavior or orientation. Though the technology may change, the fundamental principles of any signage and wayfinding program will not. In addition, before starting the sign program, educate stakeholders in the planning, design, and implementation issues. The qut wayfinding signage manual provides a clear strategy for the design and installation of wayfinding and signage systems on all qut. A summary of the guidance provided in each manual follows. Jul 12, 2017 the city of omaha bicycle wayfinding manual was developed by toole design group on behalf of live well omaha lwo. The design, installation, and maintenance of pedestrian directional signs are the full responsibility of the city. Apelt and others published wayfinding design guidelines find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The gold coast pedestrian wayfinding design manual is being trial implemented in urban centers on the gold coast.
This bicycle wayfinding design manual has been created to ensure a consistent approach to bicycle wayfinding system design and design standards. Ensure wayfinding signage is clear and readable to the intended audience i. Other voices sidebars, presentedthroughout the book, reveal the opinions of experts who plan, manage, and shape wayfinding projects. The manual builds upon the guidance provided in the manual of uniform traffic control devices and offers supplementary policies, procedures, and guidelines unique to virginia. The manual includes guidelines for the following interior sign types. Signage and wayfinding design guide auckland transport.
It can really be quite overwhelming when you first start planning a wayfinding strategy, particularly if you are. The design manual and design strategy were designed by minale tattersfield sydney with calibre group providing project management and location scheduling. Wayfinding design principles and improving design signage in one uk museum to designate the floor level designing new and unknown graphics can actually be worse so a combination of simplicity, clarity and strongly communicative design is key in wayfinding. Amh is a smaller hospital, but would still suffer lost staff time due to poor wayfinding design. This wayfinding design guidelines booklet is an important resource that provides practical and costeffective solutions to help designers, developers, property owners and managers do their part in. The case for such an extensive wayfinding program is in reinforcing the entire urban brand through placemaking. People, signs, and architecture by paul arthur, romedi passini actually, you might not constantly obtain guide as you want. This manual is intended to guide the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of signage along the route of the naugatuck river greenway nrg and to. Ac 150536012f, airport signing and graphics, 26 september. If installing go by bike custom signs is determined to be impractical or incompatible with local goals, standard mutcd signs or other local branded signs may be used. Tm prepared by all ideas, designs, arrangements and plans indicated or represented by these drawings are owned by, and property of ohsu and corbin design and were. Gold coast pedestrian wayfinding design manual segd. Standards manual for interior wayfinding signage june 12, 2019 109 east front suite 304 traverse city, mi 49684 231 947. Lwo would like to acknowledge and thank the citizens and agency staff that served on the advisory group for this project.
Example of an international airport terminal at fll. Wayfinding and signage construction and design manual meuser, philipp, pogade, daniela on. The guidelines use the following standard signs included in the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd and the california mutcd. Wayfinding guide a guide for urban trail networks by. In developing a wayfinding system for the interior of a medical center, or the inte. The interagency signage standards manual provides guidance for the development of locationspecific wayfinding solutions using a family of standard sign types and customizable information products. The wayfinding handbook is a complete guide to the discipline, from planning and design to practical considerations, such as setting up teams and managing projects. Standards manual for wayfinding signage august, 2018 109 east front suite 304 traverse city, mi 49684 231 947. Manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd guidelines the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd 2009 edition includes standards for. Ensure wayfinding signage is consistent with monterey county bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding signage design standards. This and other acs published by the faa office of airport safety and standards are available on the faa office of airports web page at. As the mutcd does not apply to wayfinding on local. This manual provides specific guidance on how to develop and implement wayfinding sign programs on the vdot road network. Other voices sidebars, presentedthroughout the book, reveal the opinions of experts who.
People, signs, and architecture by paul arthur, romedi passini is really easy. Ac 150536012f, airport signing and graphics, 26 september 20. Approved wayfinding design guidelines manual sept 2010. Spatial orientation is the static relationship to space or the environment. San diego regional bike network wayfinding design guidelines iii table of contents how to use this guide 1 introduction 2 implementation 3 the go by bike brand appendix a. Wayfinding and sign design designworkplan wayfinding. The purpose of the interior signage manual the manual is to provide wayfinding information to ensure the safety and security of the campuss students, staff, and visitors, including individuals with disabilities. Wayfinding design guidelines crc for construction innovation. This nonmandatory guideline document wayfinding design guidelines is. Schematic design is a term for the early stage of design in which questions and issues are identified and addressed, and concepts are developed to demonstrate a whole design approach.
Ensure signage is safely placed in accordance with the california manual on. The city of omaha bicycle wayfinding manual was developed by toole design group on behalf of live well omaha lwo. Follow these steps and if you need support along the way, contact xxx. The standards aim to promote a uniform approach to environmental communications both in the. It is also intended to reinforce the perception of the campus. This article is a introduction to sign design and how wayfinding works. Wayfinding and signage standards facilities planning. This wayfinding standards and signage manual documents the effort to provide a consistent wayfinding approach for municipalities and attractions within the nrg. The case for wayfinding systems the city of midland, mi, wayfinding program developed by cloud gehshan associates reflecting the frank lloyd wright inspired architecture on gateways, parks and recreational areas. For more information for information about the ada, including the revised 2010 ada regulations, please visit the departments website. In these instances, the system design principals, destination hierarchies, and sign. Wayfinding is the term, that in recent years has been used to describe the process of finding a destination in the built environment. Wayfinding systems reduce visual clutter by presenting clear and consolidated information, helping solidify a consistent urban brand identity and character.
The purpose of developing an exterior signage and wayfinding design guide is to better promote the pittsburg state university brand and to enhance the. You will learn about wayfinding, signage design and typography to create a clear and concise wayfinding system that applies the build environment. Site observations, tours, fieldwork and work sessions with university stakeholders, and subconsultants kolar design and wells appel, informed the design direction of the sign program. Ada standards for accessible design, can be downloaded from. Schematic design the subject of this manual is schematic design. Take the time to outline the mission, goal and scope of the potential project in a design brief before hiring a design or planning firm. Wayfinding and signage construction and design manual. Exactly what is a good wayfinding strategy is and best practice guidelines for developing and planning are discussed below.