Finding Our Way
In situations where we already feel stress, signs and directions which are unclear can create unnecessary anxiety. Dual coding, colour coding and consistency are not only ways of making transit areas more calming and accessible, but they can also inspire trust.
Where to Start
• Visual information
• Colour coded
• Defined areas
• Dual coded signs
• Consistent clear font choice
Professional Tips
Keep it simple, clean, consistent and direct.
Carefully consider amount of signs and placement, too many can be confusing – consider how signs lead people in and out of a space, many people with autism struggle with reversing a sequence.
The colour contrast between the sign and its background is as important as the font
Consider flow around a space, changes in colour, as flooring or material can become a barrier to access
Compass
A Yew tree maze
Sign post
Maze image in stone