The need to navigate users through different situations at the airport.
Airports are complex places, with a lot of different people and agents moving around. This can make it difficult for passengers to know what to do in different situations. That's where airport wayfinding comes in - by providing clear guidance and signage, wayfinding can help reduce stress and confusion for airport users.
Identifying Opportunities
The first step is to find your way to the check-in area, which can be difficult if you don’t know where you are going. Once you get to the check-in area, you need to find your way to the security checkpoint. This can be difficult because there are so many people and they are all moving around. After you go through security, you need to find your gate. This can be difficult because there are so many gates and they are all different sizes. Finally, you need to find your way to the baggage claim area. This can be difficult because there are so many luggage belts and they are all different sizes.
There are many different ways to get from one place to another, and it can be confusing for people who don't know where they're going. The best way to solve this problem is to ask someone for directions.
Ideation & Conceptualisation
We discovered that most airports have a standardized signage system to help visitors and passengers navigate the airport terminal. These navigation signs are created with a standardized international icon system, called the Airport Movement Aid System (AMAS) that is used in airports across the globe. The AMAS icons are internationally recognized symbols that indicate the destinations, services, and dangers of each area of the airport terminal.
Arrows are one of the most important design features of a wayfinding system for airports, with a pointing arrow you will be able to guide visitors to their destination. Choosing an arrow within a design can make or break the design, Don’t over the arrow but gently incorporate the arrow into the sign in balance with the type.
Design Elements
In the world of signs, there are thousands of different types and variations designers can use to take a storefront or building to the next level. However, there are some specific signs known as directional and persuasive signs. The directional signage is used to help people find directions
These display boards are placed by the roads and buildings and make it easy for people to travel, find, and access different locations.
The proportion of the sign boards as opposed to the size of an average human being.
Science of Colour
Light Reflectancy of colors
wayfinding, contrast is important for ease of reading
Mobile App Interface
With guidelines for correct navigation, we have also designed an application that will guide users through the airport according to their destination. For greater interaction with users, the app is gamified. The application shows the user with the aid of the signs present in the locality and on the way to the destination. As the user progresses toward their goal, the app rewards the user points for each signage successfully passed
