Sign system (way finding)
Definition
Wayfinding can be described as the process of using spatial and environmental information to find our way in the built environment. Wayfinding can also be defined from the standpoint of the designer & client seeking to establish or improve the function of a particular environment: Wayfinding design is the process of organizing spatial and environmental information to help users find their way.
My critical debates in design task2, I choose Terminal 21 in Thailand for discussion. Terminal 21 is the newest multi-complex in Bangkok.Terminal 21 is included with supermarket, brand retail, cinema and hotel. It was launched in October 2011. The concept of terminal 21 came up with thai international airport and famous places . Terminal 21 is divided into nine level which are Caribbean on LG floor, Rome on G floor, Paris on M floor, Tokyo on first floor, London on second floor, Istanbul on third floor, San Francisco (city) on fourth floor, San Francisco (pier) on fifth floor and Hollywood on sixth floor. In each level have a different decoration depend on theme of that place.
In my opinion, I'm really interested in sign system of Terminal 21 because this department store use airport and traveling concept. The main wayfinding in this place similar with thai international airport sign system.Most of thai people usually used to with environmental sign system in thai international airport. In consequence, it is easy for thai people to recognise it.The signposts of thai international airport are clear and clean.They use blue colour on the background and use white typeface on the foreground and insert icon on the right side in the signage. Moreover,in each level have different signage. For example, concept of second floor is London. They created sign system similar with London's signature for example, restroom on second floor they use underground train logo and then they put pictograms of restroom in the middle of logo.This concept can make customers feel like passengers who are traveling during in the central city and this is very attractive for clients.This concept makes Terminal 21 differently from other department store because they have a strong concept and idea. Therefore, I really like the concept that they combine design element of airport with department store. It is alternative way of communication by use another environmental sign system and adapts them suit with our place.
In my opinion, I'm really interested in sign system of Terminal 21 because this department store use airport and traveling concept. The main wayfinding in this place similar with thai international airport sign system.Most of thai people usually used to with environmental sign system in thai international airport. In consequence, it is easy for thai people to recognise it.The signposts of thai international airport are clear and clean.They use blue colour on the background and use white typeface on the foreground and insert icon on the right side in the signage. Moreover,in each level have different signage. For example, concept of second floor is London. They created sign system similar with London's signature for example, restroom on second floor they use underground train logo and then they put pictograms of restroom in the middle of logo.This concept can make customers feel like passengers who are traveling during in the central city and this is very attractive for clients.This concept makes Terminal 21 differently from other department store because they have a strong concept and idea. Therefore, I really like the concept that they combine design element of airport with department store. It is alternative way of communication by use another environmental sign system and adapts them suit with our place.
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