Smart Phones and Wayfinding Ability (03-20-17)
Sanders has reviewed the research on the effects of smart phone based navigation tools on our ability to find our way through spaces without them, among other topics.
Sanders has reviewed the research on the effects of smart phone based navigation tools on our ability to find our way through spaces without them, among other topics.
When does a transportation system become too complicated?
Brewer’s book provides useful insights on drawing maps that communicate as intended, whether they’re based on GIS data or not.
Keeping travelers going in the right direction
Research by Tran and Westbrook indicates that designers may need to beef up wayfinding systems.
‘Tis the season of assembling stuff, of all sorts.
Clarke, Elsner, and Rohde confirm that references to landmarks streamline following directions.
Researchers continue to research gender and spatial thinking and their findings are applicable when wayfinding aids are being developed.
Hajrasouliha and Yin investigated links between visual street connectivity and foot traffic.
Overcoming GPS's downside