Orientation
Psychology

Through first-hand experience and
observation of pedestrian traffic, a
need was identified for a comprehensive environmental navigation system on campus.The proposed system would
extend from nearby highway signage to both exterior and interior campus signage. Accessed by people with a wide range of motivations, informational needs, reading levels, and time dedications, the system would require more than systematic placement of traditional text-based signs. To develop such a system requires a much deeper understanding of how people process orientation and direction information in unfamiliar surroundings.
This project is gathering large quantities
of data about the needs and preferences
of campus users before starting the design and development phases planned for
spring of 2006.

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