The LEAD Signage & Wayfinding working group aims to inventory the signage in public space throughout the building as part of fall 2015 data collection efforts begun in fall 2015. The inventory will be used to assess needs and form recommendations during winter term.
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Procedure
- Sign up to inventory a particular area of the building in the table above
- Use the Google Form to log each sign you find in your area
Parameters
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- If you snap a photo of the sign, upload it to our Google Drive photos folder
- If you want to view or edit the results, open the Google Sheet tied to the form
Parameters
What to skip
(unless it needs attention for some reason):
- safety-related signage (for emergency exits, fire extinguishers, elevators etc.)
- art collection labels
- built-in signage for restrooms?
Definitions
Function
- Directional: tells where you are, directs you somewhere
- Instructional: explains what you can/can't do, tells how to do/use something
- Informational: describes/promotes event or service
- Other: combinations of the above
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- Architectural: built-in, permanent
- Semi-permanent: not built-in (added by staff), not TP (looks fairly official)
- Toilet paper (technical term!): temporary, ad hoc, shoddy
Google Form
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