The New London Wayfinding System
The London Subway map is one of the most iconic pieces of graphic design in the modern world. It did wonders in simplifying people's perceptions and understanding of what is quite complicated rail system. The one ...
Wayfinding is an aspect of the built environment that truly spans both the architectural and the graphical realms. It is a field in which you must perfectly combine a personal, distinctive design voice with usability and convention. Great wayfinding design is a true fusion of both form and function.
Better Bikeways is a proposal for a comprehensive overhaul of bike signage in LA. It is a project initiated by Joseph Pritchard - a Los Angeles based freelance designer.
The signage system aims to solve two goals related to cyclists.
Some great signage and wayfinding design by collider at the new Surry Hills Library (via Super Colossal)
SKA Design is a Californian firm who produce some really nice environmental graphic design services. Some really nice signage and wayfinding design.
Given that this blog is supposed to be looking at how Graphic Design relates to the built environment, it probably wouldn't hurt to take a look at what we are talking about when we refer to "The Built Environment".