Client: Ryan Thorp & Central Connecticut State University
Background: This Project involves research to provide insight into the area of Environmental Graphic Design (EGD) known as ‘Wayfinding’; A part of this research involves pictograms and infographics devoted to this important topic. The information in this project is presented in two subject areas: A) History: A history of events and their significance; and B) Regarding Wayfinding: Research and project development.
“To become completely lost is perhaps a rather rare experience for most people in the modern city. We are supported by prescence of others and by special way-finding devices: maps, street numbers, route signs, bus placards...”
The NYC Transit Authority
This Graphic Standards Manual served as a large piece of inspiration moving forward with my thesis.
Regarding Wayfinding Video
Wayfinding Timeline of Historic Events
75 Years of wayfinding poster
This poster was created as a visual piece for all the research that was put into Regarding Wayfinding. Referring to the Legend, the information is divided into the following categories: Wayfinding specific, Design Project/ Case-study/ Event, Publication/ Literature/ Interview, Organization/ Societies, Olympic Games, and Typeface.
Underlying Iconography Grid
Comparison of Existing Symbols and My Own
To improve scalability of symbols, I used a grid and consistent stroke width for symbols. Additionally, where needed, I redesigned the symbol drastically to increase the recognition to all age groups.
Not all symbols shown, only select shown to illustration key differences
