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The Wayfinding Handbook: Information Design for Public Spaces
Introduction
How do we find our way in the modern city? In its buildings, institutions and modes of transport? As urban environments have become increasingly complex, wayfinding turned into an essential and popular discipline. Successful wayfinding design ensures a smooth transition through a city, building or public space. It makes the life of human beings easier and more relaxed. 'The Wayfinding Handbook', written by designer David Gibson, forms a thorough and colourful overview of the daily practice of wayfinding. It does not only show how wayfinding helps us to get around, but it also illustrates how to plan and design wayfinding systems. In the end, a good wayfinding system can improve the experience of a city or building, making it an essential element to be considered in (urban) planning.
Description
'The Wayfinding Handbook' written by David Gibson explores the multiple dimensions of the wayfinding discipline, such as planning and design. How did the practice of signage become to be so important in modern cities? How do you plan and design wayfinding systems? And what kind of practical considerations should be made to guarantee successful wayfinding design?
This book provides an interesting read for professors, students, designers and professionals in the field of wayfinding. The book uses many illustrations and daily life examples to clarify good practices. Together they ensure a real learning experience.
Background information
'The Wayfinding Handbook' by David Gibson was published by Princeton Architectural Press.
Contact info
Publication date
//2009
Researcher
David Gibson
Article info
ISBN: 9781568987699

Links
Click here for more information or to order 'The Wayfinding Handbook'Visit the website of David Gibson's design company 'Two Twelve'

Document type
research
Themes
Urban Policy
Keywords
Urban environment
 


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