Wayfinding
The Turn Comes Before the Sign: Timing a Wayfinding Cue
Wayfinding cue timing helps you spot whether a direction arrives too late, so you can identify what information a…
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Browse articles on how signs, maps, landmarks and routes help people read the city around them.
Maps
Street Map or Transit Diagram: Choose by the Question
Street map or transit diagram: choose the view that answers your route question, from finding an entrance to checking…
Landmarks
Why City Landmarks Outlast Their First Job
Why city landmarks outlast their first job: see how a building’s past shapes its public meaning, and how to…
Street Signs
The Street-Name Shortcut That Sends Readers the Wrong Way
Clear street-name directions pair an ambiguous road name with a precise destination and route wording, helping readers…
City Paths
A Market-Day Route, Planned Around Meeting Points
Plan a market-day route around clear meeting points, so companions can regroup calmly when stalls, crowds or missed…