Proj 4 Final

I rearranged Pages in my book, tweaked the maps, and added a few more pages so that my system was clearer! Here are a few pages just to see the progression of the booklet.

PROJ 5 Portfolio

Here is the link: http://meganyulga.blogspot.com/p/art-116-final-portfolio.html

Project 4: Signage System/Wayfinding Design [Booklet Layout]

Here is a first draft of my booklet layout. I still want to take photographs and add them in. I realize I also need to tweak a lot!

Project 4: Signage System/Wayfinding Design [Initial Sign Designs]

Below are examples of my initial sign system. Since I am going for a fun, sarcastic tone, I want to keep that throughout my colors and sign designs. I want it to be extremely lighthearted. 

I've created examples for:

• Most frequented rooms
• Classroom number plates
• Office name plates
• Stair Core doors
• Navigation signs

I also want to create a sign in the beginning in the lobby that goes something like this:

Things we know are wrong with FAC

• Only the main entrance doors stay open after 5pm
• 1st floor has no bathrooms
• The third floor does not connect; must get to STAIR 3 in order to get to the other side
• Must get to STAIR 3 in order to get to the fourth floor

Project 4: Signage System/Wayfinding Design [Maps]

These are my first attempt at revising and simplifying the maps. I had comments from Fender last period that I haven't implemented quite yet. I wanted to get it all done first! I also have a rough signage system down, but I want to further it before I continue to post!

Project 4: Signage System/Wayfinding Design [Class discussion reflection/Initial Idea]

Class discussion with Marilyn Dean:

• The hours are always a big issue
• People always get lost and feel silly (biggest complaint)
• The system needs to be more than color coding
• WISH LIST: renumber office doors (left/right/left/right)
• People ask the box off workers lots of questions
•  Art History room the hardest to find
• how do we direct past the art studio

Based on this information I have come to realize that the building is almost comical - There is no easy way to direct people. So, I've decided humor would be a wonderful way to admit the buildings messiness and let people know that we sympathize, yet want to help them get where they need to go. Besides, this is a building with a lot of creative people using it - a little goofiness would be absolutely appreciated. 

What I want to focus:

• More prominent use of color
• Big signs
• Signage or something that the user can pick where they are going and it tells exactly how to get there
• Use descriptive language to describe and mock the building
• It might be cool to create an "app" that people can download to help them get through the building, OR some sort of map
• HUMOR
• SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE
• Large, easy to read signs and graphics

 

Project 4: Signage System/Wayfinding Design [Marylin Dean Chat]

Key things I took away from the chat:

• Hours need to be posted better > maker clearer
• Navigating > people feel lost and silly
• Needs more than just color coding
• Art History room hard to find
• Outside signs would be nice
• Update maps/ create a walk around map possibly
• Only one elevator
• People use box office to ask questions
• Make own brief
• How do they use FAC?
• How can we address them?
• re-number all offices
• left/right/left/right