Wayfinding

Definition: 

Wayfinding is the organization and communication of our dynamic relationship to space and the environment.

What does it do:

It allows people to determine location within setting, find destination, and develop a plan.

What is Good Wayfinding?

Good wayfinding is identifying or marking a space, grouping, and linking together. Characteristics that help have good way finding are thinks like text, color coding, rendering, or using different shapes and sizes.

Paths and Circulation
Have to do with key organizing component like focal point, repetition, and clear navigation, and material changers.
Markers like intersections and benches can be used to your advantage in a creative way.
Nodes: "connect the dots" and are easy to understand
Edges: help determine a path like a subway or train platform that have texture and color
Zones and Districts:each have a unique feeling, signs for it start outside of the designated location

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