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The Wayfinding Handbook: Information Design for Public Places,Used
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Where am I? What can I do here? Where can I go from here? How do I get out of here?Consciously or not, we ask such questions every day as we navigate the places and spaces of our lives. Whether we find ourselves in a museum, hospital, airport, mall, or street in an unfamiliar city, we depend on systems of visual, audible, and tactile cues not only to lead the way, but also to keep us safe. They are the fundamental questions of wayfindinga process that encompasses both the experience of choosing a path within a built environment and the set of design elements that aid in such a decision. A decade ago, the professional practice of wayfinding design simply involved devising sign systems. Today, the field is much broader and continues to expand to address technological developmentskinetic media, GPS systems, web connectivity, smart materialsas well as cultural changes in areas such as branding and environmental awareness. Similarly, a crossdisciplinary familiarity with graphic, architectural, landscape, interior, industrial, and information design has become an essential requirement of twentyfirstcentury wayfinding design.The Wayfinding Handbook is an exciting new volume in our acclaimed Design Briefs series. Professional wayfinding designer David Gibson draws on more than thirty years of experience collaborating with architects, planners, developers, managers, and civic leaders to offer an insider's view of this rapidly evolving discipline. Using reallife examples, Gibson illustrates the way type, color, mapmaking, dimensional forms, material selection, and new media are used to create effective wayfinding systems.The Wayfinding Handbook is a complete guide to the discipline, from planning and design to practical considerations, such as setting up teams and managing projects. 'Other Voices' sidebars, presentedthroughout the book, reveal the opinions of experts who plan, manage, and shape wayfinding projects. A comprehensive bibliography and gallery of resources round out what is likely to become the goto resource for students, professionals, or anyone charged with designing peoplefriendly, universally accessible environments.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of The Wayfinding Handbook? A: The Wayfinding Handbook focuses on the principles of information design in public spaces, exploring how visual, audible, and tactile cues help individuals navigate environments like museums, airports, and streets.
- Q: Who is the author of The Wayfinding Handbook? A: The author of The Wayfinding Handbook is David Gibson, a professional wayfinding designer with over thirty years of experience in the field.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including planning, design, effective wayfinding systems, and practical considerations for managing wayfinding projects.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in wayfinding design? A: Yes, The Wayfinding Handbook is suitable for beginners as well as professionals, providing accessible insights and real-life examples that illustrate key concepts in wayfinding design.
- Q: What type of design elements are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various design elements such as type, color, mapmaking, dimensional forms, material selection, and new media, all crucial for creating effective wayfinding systems.
- Q: How many pages does The Wayfinding Handbook have? A: The Wayfinding Handbook consists of 152 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Wayfinding Handbook? A: The Wayfinding Handbook was published on January 30, 2009.
- Q: Is The Wayfinding Handbook a first edition? A: Yes, The Wayfinding Handbook is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The Wayfinding Handbook is in very good condition.
- Q: What category does The Wayfinding Handbook fall under? A: The Wayfinding Handbook falls under the category of Drafting & Presentation.