How can graphic design and architecture intersect to enhance spatial navigation? How can analogue and digital techniques elevate the creation of user-centric wayfinding solutions?
In this module you'll explore spatial navigation through the study of the core principles of environmental graphic design, focusing on the creation of cohesive wayfinding systems that seamlessly integrate with architectural spaces. Through collaborative projects, you will engage in research, analysis, and hands-on design, emphasising user-centred approaches to enhance the navigational experience.
Through combining graphic communication and wayfinding strategies, you will develop skills in signage design, information mapping, and environmental graphics. You will also become adept at placing interventions appropriately across chosen sites, further enhancing your understanding of how design can effectively guide and inform individuals within built environments.
Workshop / studio 32 hours
10-minute presentation plus presentation submission Presentation. Assessment Details: 10-minute pitch plus pitch deck. worth 20%.
10-minute presentation and portfolio. Project. Assessment Details: Individual presentation, presentation slide deck, project brief(s), final outcome(s), and supporting documentation. worth 80%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:?
Analyse and evaluate the dimensions of spatial navigation, incorporating insights from architectural and graphic design perspectives. (A1, A4)
Evaluate the diverse needs and preferences of users within built environments and tailor wayfinding solutions to specific demographic profiles, ensuring accessibility, clarity, and usability. (A7)
Apply a relevant mix of analogue and digital tools skills to translate conceptual ideas into tangible design solutions with consideration of large and small scale. (B1)
Debate and articulate a design response in collaboration with peers and stakeholders. (C2)
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