How often do we find ourselves at crossroads and swivelling on the spot to figure out which direction our GPS is pointing to? How often do we crane our heads at a map of a neighbourhood trying to make sense of it?
I was walking in the general direction of my destination but was confused at a fork. To my rescue was a map on the floor replete with landmarks from the street, most of them easily recognisable because I had just walked past them.
The idea of integrating wayfinding signage into the floor of the urban landscape is one that I truly love. Imagine if we had small-scale floor maps at every street corner, at every confusing crossroads, at every bus stop. We'd spend more time observing our surroundings rather than having our heads in our phones. Not only is it easier to orient yourself when a map is on the floor and aligned to the street, it also encourages you to take look around the neighbourhood.
Have you ever come across this kind of public signage? I'd be super curious to know about other such instances.
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