Wayfinding
Why the Best Wayfinding Starts Before the Sign
Wayfinding starts before the sign: learn to use sightlines, landmarks and repeated cues to make a route clearer before…
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Explore writing on wayfinding, shared spaces, public information, service encounters and the objects that help civic places work.
Shared Spaces
Bench, Leaning Rail or Open Edge: Three Ways to Pause
Compare a bench, leaning rail and open edge to choose a pause point that suits different bodies, visit lengths and the…
Public Information
From Noticeboard to Information Wall: How to Arrange Public Notices
Arrange public notices so visitors can scan by topic, recognise what is current and find the next action without…
Service Encounters
The Waiting Room Sign That Tries to Say Everything
A crowded waiting room sign can bury the next action. Separate instructions by moment so visitors can see what to do…
Civic Objects
A First Visit to a Shared Workshop: What to Notice at the Door
A first visit to a shared workshop feels easier when you know what to notice: the welcome point, tool storage and…