lesson notes

Wayfinding and signage design. 


Wayfinding - a specialist design area that combines science, psychology, semiotics and graphic design skills.

Human Navigation:

landmarks - humans often navigate using landmarks for example, a hill/mountain, river, tall building this can help to give the person a rough idea to where they are or where they have to go.

Types of signs: 


  • orientational - maps, exploded views, plans, landmarks
  • informational - time tables, industrial estate boards
  • directional - navigation systems, hospitals, airports
  • identification - labeling devices i.e. certain buildings, work of art


 - statutory (regulatory) - rules, safety, legal notices - fire regulations etc
 - ornamental banners, flags, commemorative plaques

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