The course on design of signage Systems gives an overview of this field with details on the design process and methodology along with examples of case studies.
The 'Signage Systems’ refers to iconic way of finding representations for public facilities such as Hospitals, Railway stations, Public Buildings, etc.
Introduction to Design of Signage is divided into different sections:
• Design Process:
For developing a Directional Signage System like identifying a facility, locating the place, Signage environment, designing the elements etc.
• Case Study:
Case Studies on examples of Design of Signage Systems
Hospital Symbols & IOC
• Symbols:
Graphic Symbols for Public Signage Systems or for use in the different public environments. The design done from the perspective of the users.
Hospital Symbols, Railway/Bus Stations, Symbols for Buildings, Symbols for Airports, Symbols using Hands, Generic Signage, School Signage
• Technology
Specifications of materials commonly used in Signage Systems.
These symbols are part of the open source resources free for download and use. Few examples are given below: