Open AccessWAYFINDING DESIGN IN THE SPATIAL ENVIRONMENT OF AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION: DESIGN AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Author(s) -
Olga V. Khomenko
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
arhitekton
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1990-4126
DOI - 10.47055/1990-4126-2020-3(71)-16
Subject(s) - visibility , signage , usability , computer science , institution , information design , empirical research , human–computer interaction , architectural engineering , multimedia , engineering , sociology , business , geography , social science , philosophy , epistemology , meteorology , advertising
The paper considers theoretical aspects of navigation design in public spaces of educational institutions. The research is based on theoretical and empirical methods: literature analysis, target audience surveying, comparative analysis, and synthesis. Requirements for signage are specified, concerning: information content, visibility, uniformity of visual elements, esthetics, ease of use, cost-effectiveness in production and ease of replacement of information, environmental friendliness of materials, and safety for humans and the environment.