Buch, Englisch, 316 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm
Psychology, Strategy, and Navigation in Large-Scale Environments
Buch, Englisch, 316 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm
ISBN: 978-1-041-23941-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Science of Wayfinding is the first comprehensive book to focus on the planning, psychology, and strategic development of wayfinding systems, revealing the underlying framework that makes navigation truly intuitive in today’s most complex environments. Drawing on over 25 years of global project experience, from Olympic stadiums and Super Bowl venues to convention centers and entertainment districts, the author offers a tested methodology that blends human-centered design, behavioral analysis, and operational planning. The book outlines how to guide millions of people through high-volume spaces using principles grounded in environmental psychology, inclusive design, and real-world observation. Written for architects, designers, planners, and venue operators, this book provides a step-by-step process for creating systems that are not only legible, but empathetic, equitable, and aligned with user behavior. Readers will learn how to name, organize, and communicate space across scales through diagrams, case studies, and proven planning tools. At its core, this book argues for a cultural shift: from treating wayfinding as a signage afterthought to recognizing it as an integral and critical part of user experience, crowd safety, and placemaking. Whether you're planning a global event or improving a campus, this book equips professionals to create environments that welcome, orient, and empower everyone who enters.
Zielgruppe
General, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate Advanced
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Olympische Spiele, Paralympics
- Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Berufspraxis
- Geisteswissenschaften Design Produktdesign, Industriedesign
- Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Städtebau, Stadtplanung (Architektur)
- Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunst, allgemein Kunstförderung, Mäzenatentum, Auktionen
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Immobilienwirtschaft
- Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Innenarchitektur, Architekturdesign
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Arbeitsplatz, Arbeitsschutz, Gefahrstoffschutz
- Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gebäudetypen Öffentliche Gebäude, Gewerbliche Bauten
- Geisteswissenschaften Design Typographie, Illustrationskunst, Werbegraphik
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Management: Immobilien & Anlagen
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Werbung
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Freizeitsoziologie, Konsumsoziologie, Alltagssoziologie, Populärkultur
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface & Acknowledgements Introduction - The Psychology and Strategy behind Large-Scale Environments 1. Foundations of Wayfinding 2. Environmental Psychology 3. What Makes Wayfinding Work? 4. What Makes Wayfinding Not Work 5. Seeing Through Users' Eyes 6. A Structured Approach 7. Analysis of Site and Architecture 8. Naming, Coding, & Zoning 9. Messaging 10. Sign Location Planning 11. Documentation in Three Dimensions 12. Designing To Communicate 13. Maps 14. Beyond Signs: Digital, Dynamic, Modular, & Mobile 15. Prototyping, Testing, and Iterating 16. Working with Project Teams 17. Designing for Cultural Contexts – The Middle East 18. Designing for Cultural Contexts — Asia and the Pacific 19. The Future of Wayfinding is You 20. Four Case Studies Conclusion
