Designing Cues for Recreational Parks to Support Wayfinding Behaviors

Autor:	Tonya L. Smith-Jackson, Boon Kee Soh
Rok vydání:	2003
Předmět:	Medical Terminology Geography Human–computer interaction Signage Recreational Parks Think aloud protocol Sensory cue Map design Medical Assisting and Transcription Interview data
Zdroj:	Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 47:913-917
ISSN:	1071-1813 2169-5067
Popis:	Environmental landmarks are required for effective wayfinding when using maps, but landmarks such as signs are not always designed on the basis of human factors principles. This study was designed to investigate map design guidelines, wayfinding behaviors, and environmental cues that affect wayfinding. Thirty-six participants hiked on a designated trail in an outdoor park using the think aloud method. Observational and interview data were collected to examine how the participants interacted with the environment when using maps. The results showed that man-made features such as signage were useful in aiding wayfinding, but other geographical features of the environment were also used to support wayfinding. Recommendations for sign design and placement are discussed.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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