Abstract
Complex spaces are various types of spaces that are difficult for wayfinding. If visitors were to get lost in such a space, they are likely to experience stress. Furthermore, this kind of negative experience increases the likelihood that the visitor of the space will avoid returning to it in the future. It is difficult for visitors to recognize a space only by its shape and structure, making signage an effective means of assisting them in finding their destination more easily. However, signboards installed in locations where it may be difficult to recognize them, in addition to unsystematic signboards that are installed excessively, may not properly convey necessary information to visitors, leading to more confusion. The purpose of this study is to verify the utilization of signs when planning a sign system by evaluating their proper arrangement to enhance wayfinding in a complex space. Wayfinding factors can be classified into spatial structure factors and environmental design factors. Spatial structure factors, including plane composition and visual accessibility, were evaluated using space syntax. Furthermore, environmental design factors such as the sign system and spatial heterogeneity were evaluated to assess the appeal of signs using eye tracking analysis. A wayfinding enhancement and degradation model were produced to measure the stress response through heart rate variability (HRV) analysis in virtual reality to verify their suitability. The theories used as existing wayfinding-related analysis methods had fragmentary limitations. However, this study applied bio signal-based methodology and thus, such limitations are expected to be significantly mitigated.
Presenters
Eunkil ChoAssistant Professor, Department of Interior Design, Hoseo University, Chungcheongnamdo [Ch'ungch'ongnam-do], South Korea Yonghyeon Park
Student, Bachelor of Arts(Interior Design), Hoseo University, Chungcheongnamdo [Ch'ungch'ongnam-do], South Korea
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design
KEYWORDS
Wayfinding, Sign System, Complex Space, Space syntax, Bio signal-based methodology
