ign We are Hiring Experience Designers and Design Thinkers (Closed!) By designsojourn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 03:29:38 +0000 Design Sojourn is a proven Design Led Innovation Consultancy passionate in radically transforming lives. We are growing our team in 2021! The post We are Hiring Experience Designers and Design Thinkers (Closed!) appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article About Design Sojourn Design design-thinker ethnographic hiring research
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ign Why Technology Alone Can’t Solve Problems: The Importance of Human-Centred Design By designsojourn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 02:54:33 +0000 In an era where technology is rapidly advancing, it is tempting to view it as a universal remedy for a myriad of challenges. However, while technology has immense potential, it cannot solve problems by itself. The effectiveness of technology as a solution is influenced by... The post Why Technology Alone Can’t Solve Problems: The Importance of Human-Centred Design appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article Articles Design Leadership Design Process Designing Designers design led innovation designthinking human-centred design technology
ign Airport signage By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-06T00:00:00Z Show the way Airport signage design is not a easy task and creating a wayfinding system in a airport which will have to guide thousands of visitors takes a in-dept case study of the visual environment, travellers stream, detailed prints of the building and much more. In this photo showcase I’ve collected images of Airport Signage from cities all over the world, using the photo website flickr. Airport Signage Design When designing signage for a Airport or a other public building you have to take a good notice of the visual surroundings the signage will be placed in. The backgound colors of walls and windows, the amount daylight let in the building, the lighting and more environmental elements are important when designing signage for a aiport. In a visual crowed environment it is important that signage design stands out to its background, for a maximum effect. Use a color system with not to many variations and be consistant with the color usage. Think about using illumnated signs to enhanche the readability of the signage and always use mockups of the signs to test if the signage is working in the visual surroundings. Color, typography design and use of pictograms Design high contrast signs to ensure good readability and legibilty of the signage. Colors that work well are a dark background with a light colored text and pictograms. For example a black background with white illuminated lettering will ensure a high contrast which has a good readability from a distance. Other commen color combinations are a yellow background with black lettering. For typography use a sans type like FF Info by Erik Spiekermann or Frutiger by Adrian Frutiger. Use a font that have a high x-height which will increase the legibility of the signs. Use only one font in all visual communication levels of the airport signage. For international airports it is vital to use symbols to indicate the facilities in and around the airport, always strengthen the symbol with written text in the native language and perforably in English language. This will ensure that most of the visitors can read the signs. Arrow design 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 a arrow within a design can make or break the design, don’t over due the arrow but gently incorporate the arrow into the sign in balance with type. Recently I’ve released a arrow collection to use in a design. Sign design using a grid Always use a grid to design signage & wayfinding systems in order to maintain balance and flexibility in the design. In a future article I will go in dept by explaining how to design signage using a grid. Inspiration: Personal favourites Below you will find a showcase of my personal 5 favourite airport signage designs. High contrast illuminated signs, using clear lettering. Seattle Airport Signage Singapore Terminal 3 airport Schiphol Amsterdam Melbourne Australia, Airport Signage Portland International Airport Signage Ataturk Airport Munich Airport Signage Zürich airport signage Warsaw Airport Signage Singapore airport signage Oporto’s new airport signage Zürich basic signage Berlin, Schönefeld Airport Paris – CDG Airport Terminal 2 Madrid Airport Doha, Qatar Thai airport signage Dubai airport Incheon International Airport Bengaluru International Airport Copenhagen airport signage Frankfurt International Airport Oaxaca City Airport Malaysia’s KLIA airport Full Article
ign Inspiration: Annual Report Designs By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-07T00:00:00Z An annual report is a document a company presents at Annual General Meeting for approval by its shareholders, or a charitable organization presents its trustees. 1. Featured showcase: IMC Annual Report For IMC, Fitzroy designed a unique annual report. IMC – a renowned derivative trading house with over 500 employees worldwide – is an active trader in almost every stock market in the world. They constantly have to deal with stock exhanges’ information and its ever changing highs and lows. In the annual report, this information is translated in a unique way by showing in 24 pages the 24 hours of a trading day. Which stock exhange opens and which one closes; what information is relevant. By using the green (increase) and red (decline) filters, the data of a hectic trading day are pushed to the background, so that only IMC’s active fields (the stock markets and the arrows) remain visible. A final detail: based on GMT the stock exchanges trading at night are displayed in blue, while the ones trading during the day are displayed in yellow. Visit Fitzroy popup: yes for more information. Out of the box designs The following design examples are great inspiration for out of the box thinking. 2. Agency: Kuhlmann Leavitt This impactful piece captures the reader with exquisite black and white photography and classic yet whimsical typography customized to each shot. - Visit the agency Kuhlmann Leavitt popup: yes for more information and photos3. Agency: Bruketa Zinic Well Done: a food company annual report that has to be cooked first. Croatian creative agency Bruketa & Zinić have designed an annual report for food company Podravka that has to be baked in an oven before it can be read. - Visit the design company Bruketa Zinic popup:yes - See this great full pictured article popup:yes about this exceptional annual report. 4. Agency: Migreyes Unique annual report that highlights Konami’s goal to target beyond Japan. - Visit the detailed information about Konami’s Annual Report at Migreyes popup:yes5. Feltron A unique layout and information presenting annual report from Feltron. - Take a look at the website for more photos and screenshots of Feltron’s Annual Report popup:yes Simply beautiful Annual Report Design Just beautiful annual report design with great color usage, typography and photo use. 6. British Council Annual Report Navig8 won in a bid against the British Council’s prestigious list of suppliers to design and print manage their annual report. - Visit the Navig8 popup:yes website for more information.7. Airtricity Annual Report Great design, creative view on getting numbers to look attractive. The photos and quotes included in this annual report are great designed. - Take a look at the agency website popup:yes for more information. 8. Catalyst Recruitment Our clients will no doubt have a clearer understanding of the diversity of our business and specialist areas and we would have no hesitation in recommending Lemonade to other customers due to their professional service, follow through and innovative creative design. - Visit the website Lemonade Agency popup:yes for more information about this fabulous annual report.9. Agency Methodologie Univar NV is one of the world’s leading independent distributors of industrial chemicals and providers of related specialty services, operating throughout North America and Europe. Designed by Methodologie, an award winning design agency with a creative view on annual reporting. - Visit the website Methodologie popup:yes for more information and their portfolio. 10. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Annual Report This annual design is designed with many photos and good typography usage. This serious subject is presented in a great designed annual report. - Visit the website and download the completePDF annual report popup:yes.11. Stedelijk Museum Jaarverslag The design Agency Deel Drie designed the annual report for Het Stedelijk museum Amsterdam, with large black/white headlines combined with colorful photos this is great work. - Visit the website and download popup:yes the complete annual report for Het Stedelijk Musuem. 12. Geest Annual Report Designed by Navyblue, the Geest annual report has won the ProShare Award for Best Annual Report for Private Investors (FTSE 500) for an unprecedented five years in succession. - Visit the agency website popup:yes for more information13. Agency Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group Legacy’s campaigns are designed to engage, and this report had to do the same. That strong cover statement—“The Story of the Year”—leads the reader into a variety of campaign voices and intimate portraits backed by strong colors. - Visit the website from Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group popup:yes for more information. 14. Agency SamataMason For Strategic Hotels and Resorts SamataMason designed a wonderful paper sculptor and the typography. - Visit the website from SamataMason popup:yes for more information.15. Agency Sibley/Peteet Design Austin For Tropical Sportswear Sibley/Peteet Design Austin created a beautiful crafted annual report, titled “The Perfect Pair”, the front cover communicates the title on a hang tag on the back pocket of a pair of khakis. - See the website popup:yes for more information and examples. 16. BNP Paribas Annual Report BNP Paribas Assurance develops and markets savings, protection and property & casualty insurance products in 42 countries under two brands, those brand are financially reported in this nice designed annual report. - Visit the website BNP Paribas popup:yes for a full PDF version of the Annual Report 2006 and 2007.17. The Equality Authority An attractive and innovative document that reaches out and communicates very effectively with the very diverse audience we strive to serve. - Visit the website popup:yes for more information and a full PDF download. 18. Annual Report Transparency International 2006 Transparency International’s Annual Report 2006 showcases last year’s successes for the anti-corruption movement, as well as innovation in measurement tools, targeted advocacy work and sector-specific projects from TI chapters. - Visit the website Transparency popup:yes to download the full PDF version.19. Overall design tips for Annual Report Design A well-written and designed annual report is a must to reinforce a hard won reputation. Stakeholders need to be assured the organisation is not in the business of cutting corners or taking the easy way out - Visit the website popup:yes for more tips about annual reporting design. Worth mentioning _20. Delta Lloyd Jaarverslag, the complete annual report viewable as a website or to download from the website. _21. Unilever Jaarverslag, download the complete PDF version from the website. _22.Koninklijke Ahold Jaarverslag, download the complete PDF version from the Ahold website. _23.IBM Annual reporting, available from 1994 to 2007, download the complete PDF versions from the website. _24. IMF Annual report, available from 1996 to 2007, download the complete PDF versions from the website. _25. A complete huide for annual reports, visit the website AnnualReport.com for additional information. _26. StepInside, a design related website with top 100 company’s and annual reporting, see the website for additional information. Full Article
ign Signage & Information graphics By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-07T00:00:00Z There are several books about signage systems and environmental graphic design available. Andreas Uebele wrote the book Signage systems & Information graphics and this is one of the best and most extensive books about signage available Signage systems & Information Graphics The 336 counting pages book has a hard cover and is 28,5 x 24 cm. The pages read well and quickly you can find what you are looking for by the index. The text layout and choose of typography fits well and reads great, designed in a grid way (similar to how signage is designed). Andreas Uebele is a well known designer with the design identity agency in Germany “Büro Uebele”. They have managed to design many signage & information graphics projects in the last years, from airports, offices, library and more. The author describes the following elements of signage design: Signage design, typography and how to choose a typeface Production, planning and sign management Projects from sign designs from all over the world Extensive drawings and photos from sign projects Typography & Signage A key factor in signage design & information graphics is the choose of typography, with the choose of typeface you are able to make or break a design and its functionality. In the book is explained how to choose a typeface and what characteristics a certain typeface needs to have in order to be used in signage systems. Uebele mentions different typefaces that they used in projects and explains the differences between the mentioned typefaces. A good introduction into choosing a typeface for signage & information graphics. Further on in the introduction the book goes deeper into designing for signage and which methods to use in order to achieve an effective signage & wayfinding system. With various examples and drawings you quickly read how and what to design. Sign Design The book explains how to use proper color systems and how to place them into a environment to create a good working signage system. The author explains why they have chosen the color combination, typography and size of the airport signage project described in the book. A great insight in learning more about signage design. Further on there are more projects described and explained with extensive photo material and the actual production drawings. By the drawings you can get a good view of how the signage systems are designed and produced. Signage projects from other designers In the book are also described many other projects from different designers and design agencies than Buro Uebele, for instance Schiphol designed by Bureau Mijksenaar. There are various images and concept drawings aswel as the detailed information about typography, color use and more. By adding more information from other designers makes this book a must have reference guide into graphic design and signage systems. You get a clear insight of signage projects which control people in various fields of visual communication and showing them the way. InformationPublisher: Thames & Hudson (October 29, 2007)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0500513791 and ISBN-13: 978-0500513798Hardcover: 336 pages Buy Signage Systems and Information Graphics This extensive signage graphics book is available at amazon. Buy at Amazon Full Article
ign Dutch Design Magazines By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-07T00:00:00Z In this roundup of some of the Magazines & Blogs are in Dutch others are written in English. Below each of the screenshot there is language information, please enjoy this list of Dutch Graphic Design Magazines & Blogs, share your favorite Dutch Design blog in the comments below. Thank you and enjoy reading! Fontanel : Online Design Magazine Fontanel is one of Hollands largest blogs and online magazine about design and graphic design. Operated by three very enthusiastic Dutch Designers, Thomas Moes, Erik Gelderblom and Willem van Roosmalen, which share on a daily basis their design news and philosophy. Recently Fontanel is redesigned with a complete new look and feel which allows you to really focus on the content and encourage you to read more. (quote: Love the simple presentation styles on Fontanel. Exactly what a publication can be; opportunities for design. – Jason Santa Maria at Twitter about Fontanel) Fontanel focuses on design, typography, graphic design, art and will show you inspiration from other design magazines. They also host a calendar with up-to-date Dutch Design Information. Language Dutch Visit website Fontanel Design Blog: Rietveld Academie Designblog is an online research project initiated by Henk Groenendijk. It is part of the Foundation Year’s design program and stimulates interaction between the design world and all the Foundation Year students. This blog introduces the possibility to enjoy and study a variety of subjecs investigated in the course of ever changing classic and contemporary design themes. It presents research, opinion and reflection in a variety of forms. Language English Enjoy the posts at the Design Blog Rietveld Academie Design.nl Design.nl is a wide focuses blog about Dutch Design, from interviews with Dutch Designers to inspiration, showcases and more. It also holds a great calendar with Dutch happenings in design. Frequently updated with news and information. Language: English Find the posts at the design.nl Graphic Design Museum blog The Graphic Design Museum in Breda, The Netherlands. Here you’ll find visionary statements about the changing position of the graphic design discipline. Visuals and slogans, stories behind the objects in our collection, essays about the subjects of our exhibitions and some of our favorite graphic design resources on the web. The Graphic Design Museum is the first museum in the world for graphic design. The museum is in the centre of Breda and exhibits the broad and dynamic area of graphic design. Really worth the visit when you are in The Netherlands, Breda. Language: English Find the blog at Graphic Design Museum Blog Information about the Graphic Design Museum, Breda NAGO: Nederlands Archief Grafisch Ontwerpers NAGO holds the largest Dutch Archief on graphic design, designers and design agencies from the Netherlands. NAGO is an exceptional resource for what Dutch Designers created over the last decades. With a good search functionally you are able to search for arists, work, technique and more. When browsing NAGO you really get a good feeling of Dutch Design and Art. Language: Dutch Find the website at NAGO Dutch Design History Design History NL is the website of the Dutch foundation that encourages research and publications about design history. The foundation also organizes meetings, lectures, conferences and other activities for participants: design historians, authors and those who are interested in the subject. You will find information about their research in who is who in research. Language: Dutch Find the website at Dutch Design History Online/Offline magazine: Bright Bright Magazine is an offline and online platform which shows you the latest information about design, technology, gadgets and more. The online magazine is an constant update of information and if you can find the printed magazine be sure to get a copy, great content. They also hosts tv series where the latest gadgets are reviewed, very funny and educational. Language: Dutch Find the website at Bright Architectenweb Hollands largest website about Dutch Architecture and everything involved around design, production, events in relation to architecture. Daily updated with architecture projects in The Netherlands. Language: Dutch Find the website at Architectenweb Web Designer Magazine Web Designer Magazine is an online and offline plaform for Dutch web designers. Language: Dutch Find the website at Web Designer Magazine Type Media TypeMedia is a one year master course in type design, the blog hosts articles from students and teachers. Operated by Dutch Type designers such as Erik van Blokland, Fred Smeijers and Peter Verheul. Language: English Find the blog at Type Media Full Article
ign Symbol Sign collection By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-07T00:00:00Z Symbol sign collection All the symbols have been designed & created by Sander Baumann and set to the proportions of a regular typeface, so you no longer need to copy/paste the symbols into your designs. In this free collection I have added common used symbol signs for public services such as Toilets, Telephone, First Aid, Elevator, Information, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Smoking, Baby, Recycle Icon, Shower, Reception desk, Arrows collection and much, much more. The symbol signs can be used for signage & wayfinding projects. The complete symbol collection is optimized for reproduction methods such as engraving, laser engraving/cutting, screen printing and self adhesive film to manufacture the signs you need. Details The symbol signs have been designed for good readability and functionality, when installing the typeface into your computer the typeface symbol signs is added to your system, I have set the icons to match the most common letters for the symbols, for example F = female, M = male, d = disabled, L = arrow left, R = arrow right, U = arrow up, D = arrow down, and so on. This allows you to quickly add the symbol sign you need. Free to download50 symbol signsFor personal and/or commercial useCreative Commons AttributionWhen using chrome browser, click right to save as 3.0 Download Symbol Signs Collection The download file contains one file, an open-type typeface, with a total file size of 16kb. Download Symbol Signs Full Article
ign Architectural signage By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-05-05T00:00:00Z This article is a show case of the relationship between architecture and graphic design. In fact, surprisingly few architects use typographical elements in their design. For this overview of projects that do make good use of lettering, I’ve probably browsed through more than thousand Architectural Designs. Below you’ll find ten buildings on integrated architectural lettering and signage I can only guess about the reason why architects make so little use of typhographical elements on their buildings. The main reason will be that the building design doesn’t need it. Most buildings can make their function clear without the use of signage on the façade. As you will find on the buildings listed below, architects used the signage to show the name of the building to the world; there is no building to be found with its function printed on it. The function is supposed to be clear. A famous architect once stated: ‘form follows function’. That’s why you know what the particular function of a building is. Architects follow their mantra. Café de Unie (The Union), Rotterdam, The Netherlands One of the first uses of typographic lettering in architecture is the façade of the café ‘De Unie’. This building was completed in 1925, and has the looks of a Mondriaan painting. From the outside the building looks very much like the front cover of the design magazine ‘De Stijl’ (The Style). This similarity is no coincidence; the architect was a member of the Style movement. Members from various disciplines, like architects, graphic designers and interior designers had a strong influence on each other. You can find this building near Rotterdam central station. It was destroyed during the second world war and has been rebuild in 1985, 500 meters from its original place.Bauhaus, Dessau, Germany At art school, everyone learns about Walter Gropius and his Bauhaus movement. The Bauhaus has been very influential in architecture and other disciplines of art. This modernist building was build in 1926 and has a beautiful lettering on its front façade. Seattle Art Museum, U.S.A. In 1991, Pritzker Prize winner Robert Venturi designed the Seattle art museum. To make sure no other use will ever be made of the building, ‘Seattle Art Museum’ has been carved into the front façade.Minnaert building The Minnaert building on the campus of Utrecht University has been named after the Belgian astronomer Marcel Minnaert. The architectural firm Neutelings Rietdijk has made very original use of huge letters to give the building its name. The columns that carry the upper levels are integrated within the letters. Terror Háza múzeum / House of Terror museum House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. Designed by architects János Sándor and Kálmán Újszászy. The reconstruction turned the exterior of the building into somewhat of a monument; the black exterior structure (consisting of the decorative entablature, the blade walls, and the granite sidewalk) provides a frame for the museum, making it stand out in sharp contrast to the other buildings on Andrássy Avenue. Wikipedia.City Museum Melbourne, Australia Designed by Garry Emery, Mark Janetzki and Ben Kluger for the City Museum Melbourne. This large folded monumental sign draws the attention to the museum and gives direction to the entrance. Eureka Tower Carpark Also designed by the Emery Studio Melbourne, big painted letters on the walls and floor, looking directly the letters are distored but standing in a right position the letters can be read perfectly. Fabulously done artwork by Axel Peemoeller.LAX One of the large LAX signs that greet visitors to Los Angeles International Airport. This sign is at the Century Boulevard entrance to the airport. Art school made me do this A fun project by Rutger de vries (Perongeluk) who used this old building to express his design ideas. It was doomed to demolition, the former nursing home in Utrecht (The Netherlands). After the elderly residents had been relocated, it had served as a student residence for another six years, but now it stood empty. Rutger de Vries says: “My work is transitory in nature; in fact I prefer to present it in places that have almost ceased to exist, where it can contrast with the setting“Library of Alexandria, Egypt Snøhetta is a Norwegian architectural firm with a very beautiful website. The buildings they design are fine too. Take for example the library in Alexandria, a huge cylinder covered with concrete plating. On those plates you can see all kinds of typographical elements in non western languages, mostly hieroglyphs. This is a guest post by Frank van Leersum, a Dutch student architecture who likes to write about architecture and books. Visit his Dutch weblog Aureon. Full Article
ign Designer iPhone Apps By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-05-05T00:00:00Z iPhone apps are a huge extension to the workflow of every professional designer. This list is a large collection of work apps for your iPhone to manage your online files, create a mindmap, record messages, send business cards, pick a color and convert it into another, make calculations and much more. This list provides over 20+ iPhone applications, some are paid, some are free, let me know what iPhone App you use. Rulerplus RulerPlus is a simple application for your iPhone / iPhone 3G / iPod Touch, providing you with a simple 7 cm / 2 inch ruler. Ruler+ let’s you take measurements quickly and easily. Ruler+ also allows you to extend the ruler. Simply move your iPhone to the right and press ‘+’ to create the extended ruler. Supports centimers / millimeters and inches. Price FREE iTunes link OMNI Focus OmniFocus for iPhone and iPod touch works great as a stand alone application or in conjunction with OmniFocus for Mac. It’s easy to sync your OmniFocus data between multiple Mac computers and your iPhone using your iDisk if you’re a MobileMe subscriber or a by using a generic WebDAV server. Available for $19,99 Price PAID iTunes link AIR Sharing Mount your iPhone or iPod touch as a wireless drive on any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. Drag-drop files between your iPhone or iPod touch and your computers. View documents in many common format. Familiar Finder-like file browser. Prominent display of available space. Check the developers website for more info. Available for $ 6.99 Price PAID iTunes link OpticsCalc OpticsCalc is a handy optical calculator for the iPhone and iPod Touch for everyone from students to engineers who know optical theory, but need a quick and efficient way to perform common calculations. It frees your mind from having to remember all the equations, and lets you concentrate on solving the problem at hand! Available for Eur 2.99 Price PAID iTunes link 10base-t interactive Mrmr is a technology that enables you to use ordinary cell phones and PDAs as controllers in audio-visual performances, or to participate in interactive museum exhibits, or to use your mobile device in the place of the mouse or trackpad from your full-size computer. Price FREE -iTunes link Airdesign Chair Home Sizer is the perfect tool for anyone wanting to estimate the size and function of their dream home, or to just calculate the square footage of an existing home. Currently only provides for measurements in feet & inches. Available for $0,79 Price PAID iTunes link Palettes Palettes is a productivity tool for creating and maintaining color palettes. You may create any number of palettes. Create palettes from images and web sites. Add colors from several color models, web sites, color lists, images, or by entering CSS color strings. Available for Eur 3,99 Price PAID iTunes link ZeptoPad ZeptoPad changes as you add your ideas: sketch; mindmap; design; planning; and so on. You can scribble on the iPhone screen and also type text from the virtual keypad. You can drag and move text or picture elements at any time, cut, paste, and resize. When you meet other users of ZeptoPad, you can send a worksheet to another iPhone directly. ZeptoPad – the only limit is your imagination! Available for $7,99 Price PAID iTunes link Things Other task managers either oversimplify or are too difficult to use. Either way you are not getting stuff done. Things instead has the right balance between ease of use and powerful features. With Things’ elegance and beautiful design, procrastinating never looked less attractive. Price FREE -iTunes link BeamCalc Enter the light’s height above the target and distance across the floor. BeamCalc shows the resulting throw distance and elevation angle. Enter the light’s beam size in degrees to calculate the pool width. Adjust beam size or location to achieve required pool size. BeamCalc works with any units: feet, inches, centimeters, … even miles. Available for Eur 1,59 Price PAID iTunes link ColorExpert Color Expert contains powerful tools to help artists and designers identify, translate, capture and showcase color. Designers know inspiration can come anywhere at anytime. Just look around. Some of the best ideas are waiting for you in the real world away from the studio. Now with Color Expert, you’ll have the tools to capture the moment, the moment a color captures you. Available for $9,99 Price PAID -iTunes link Files Files allows you to store and view files on your iPhone or iPod touch. You can connect to Files from any Mac or PC and drag and drop files straight from the Finder or Windows Explorer, as you would with any other shared folder. In fact any client which understands the WebDAV protocol can connect to Files, available for £3.99. Price PAID iTunes link BeamMe beamME allows you do send your personal or business card from your iPhone to any other mobile device or computer, including BlackBerries, Android phones, Treos, Macs, PCs and more. Price FREE iTunes link i41CX+ Advanced programmable and expandable RPN scientific calculator with virtual thermal printer/plotter suitable for a wide variety of scientific, engineering, mathematical, financial, and technical applications. Available for Eur 11,99 Price PAID iTunes link iBlueSky BlueSky is a brainstorming and mind-mapping solution for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Collect and organise ideas you have at odd moments, then email the complete project in PDF and PNG formats to any contact. You can even print a hard copy of your work from the PDF file. Availabe for Eur 5,99 Price PAID iTunes link Equivalence Equivalence is the last conversion tool you’ll ever need. Designed from the ground up by engineers and for engineers, Equivalence makes your tedious, day-to-day conversions between unit systems a breeze. Less intensive conversions are even easier, which makes it great for simple and advanced users alike. Available for Eur 3,99 Price PAID iTunes link Units Units is a simple unit conversion utility for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Unlike most other unit converters, Units looks and works a lot like a calculator. You punch in digits and Units does the conversion on the fly. Easy for converting typographic points to milimeter or inches. Available for $0,99 Price PAID iTunes link Scale Rule The app is essentially a caliper, the top and bottom jaws can be freely dragged while the distance between them is constantly updated in the middle. White areas are being measured, black areas are not. You can switch between metric or imperial measurements with one click. Selecting the scale button will give you a list of over 100 commonly used scales to choose from. 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ign Signs and color contrast By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2020-12-14T00:00:00Z Color contrast The article will explore the meaning of color and how to differentiate color in information layers. Contrast between the foreground and background is one of the most important factors for the ease of reading. If coloured text is used on a bright background the contrast will be weak, for optimal contrast results is white text against dark colored backgrounds. In signage & wayfinding design color is the combining factor to harmonize the sign with the environment. Color programs will distinguish signs from each other and can offer an indication of the message without having to be able to understand the language of the sign. Basics of color groups: Color wheel Swiss painter and designer Johannes Itten created a color wheel that is a organization of 12 color hues around in a circle showing relationships between the colors. The colors are presented in the following way: Primary colors: Blue, red & yellow Secondary colors: Green, orange & violet Complementary colors: Red–orange, red–violet, yellow–orange, yellow–green, blue–violet & blue–green. Goethe’s Theory of Colours provided the first systematic study of the physiological effects of color (1810). His observations on the effect of opposed colors led him to a symmetric arrangement of his color wheel, “for the colours diametrically opposed to each other… are those which reciprocally evoke each other in the eye.” (Goethe, Theory of Colours, 1810) Wikipedia A Color Wheel is an abstract illustrative organization of color hues around a circle that shows relationships between primary colors, secondary colors and complementary colors. Knowing the relationship between colors is the first step in developing a color scheme for signage and wayfinding systems. Color contrast by science Arthur & Passini described in their book Wayfinding from 1992 a reliable calculating method to calculate the contrast difference between two colors. The formula is based on the light reflectancy (LR) readings in percentages for each of the two colors involved. By substracting the darker color from the lighter color, divided by the difference by the lighter, and multiplying by 100, we get brightness differential. When the brightness differential is 70 percent or higher the legibility is assured. When it is less, the legibility cannot be assured and those colors should not be using in that combination. Color examples and meaning Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, death, evil, and mystery. With a black background the lettering tends to stand out more onto to background than with other colored backgrounds. Black is one of the few surfaces that lets other colored text work great together. Beware of too small lettering with too high contrast (white lettering), these will lead to less legibility of the text because of overwhelming background. With large lettering white on black works great. Also yellow on black is a good combination. Advisable work areas: Airport signage, office building signs, visual overwhelming environments, hotel signage, indoor usage. White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection. White background surface gives the most workable combinations, but beware of that white can absorb its environment. Black lettering tends to be squeezed into the background making it hard to read. Lower contrast lettering gives better results like blue, orange and red. White backgrounds can be used specific sign projects where design plays a bigger part than the actual wayfinding. For instance using silver lettering on a white background can give fabulous results, due the shadow of the silver lettering the text becomes readable on the white surface. Advisable work areas: Museum signage, office building signs, pylon signage, retail signage, hospital signage, indoor & outdoor usage. Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is often used for warning signs, red sends out a signal of warning, danger. Many of the warning signs consist of a red background with yellow or white lettering, by using pictograms as warning the signs are multi-language and don’t need explanation, even if you cannot read the text. Red is a very powerful color which stands out in a visual crowded environment. I have seen various other signs produced with red but in my opinion red is a signal color. Works great with black, white and yellow lettering. Advisable work areas: Warning signs, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Yellow is the color of sunshine. It’s associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Yellow background works best in visual crowded environments, for architectural and psychological factors yellow is often used. Yellow with black lettering sends out a clear information message which is needed in such an environment. Using yellow also makes in easy to use orange, red and green which all work great together in a signage system. Also for traffic signs yellow works good as background color in combination with black lettering. In a outdoor situation, yellow stands out from its background giving a clear message. In many European countries yellow is chosen as background color. Advisable work areas: Airport signage, road signs, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is one of mankind favorite color, as is represents sky, heaven, trust and faith. The color blue is good recognized with white lettering as information sign. In the Netherlands all highway signs are with blue background as well as the railway signs. To use blue in sign systems beware of create enough contrast in order to make the signs work best. For instance with light blue a higher contrast lettering will be needed such as black and for dark blue white lettering will work best. Advisable work areas: Highway signs, railway signs, hotel signage, retail signage, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Silver (metal) is an often used color as background in sign systems. With metal signs you are able to gain a robust look & feel for the signage system. Metal has a different surface when looking at it from different angles, making it not always a good contrast with the lettering. On a silver background almost all colors work well, even white. In future articles I will go deeper into using silver as background. Metal signs are frequently used in office signage, with black lettering it will create a very stylish look and feel. Advisable work areas: Office signage, nameplate design, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Typography & color contrast Not only is the contrast important also the chosen typeface will make the difference in a good or bad sign. When using too bold weighted typefaces the text will look like its expanding of the sign, when using too light weighted typefaces the text will fall back into its background. Medium or Regular weights are usually the best options to choose for a good and readable sign. Full Article
ign The current state of Design Conferences By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2021-03-13T00:00:00Z Opinion: Sander Baumann Every design organization faces a similar issue in 2020/2021. Physical events and conferences are restricted due the corona pandemic. Basically every organization from small to large have transformed into virtual events. Larger design conferences such as The Next Web did a 2-day live event on Hopin. Hopin is a virtual venue with multiple interactive areas that are optimized for connecting and engaging. You can join different rooms and stages depending on your interests. Other platforms such as Creative Mornings went all in on virtual events. The events in our wayfinding community also transformed to virtual events. From podcasts, Zoom chats to full day virtual conferences. The purpose of conferences (pre-corona) Over the years I had the pleasure of going places for design conferences. Either as participant or a speaker, I went to conferences about typography, technology, wayfinding or design in general. Conferences bring together the curious like-minded designers in one place. The conferences usually have a mix of speakers, workshops and meetups on small and large stages. In my opinion a unique experience to meet people at conferences which let to business and friendships. The psychology of going to conferences (pre-corona) When looking at the experience when going to a conference you enter a mind-set focused on maximizing time and effort out of a conference. When you make the choice going to a physical conference this usually results in creating free time of enjoy a conference. Ranging from 1 to multiple days of physical conferences allows you to connect to peers, have time to reflect on things you heard or learned during these times. In my opinion physical conferences offer the opportunity to really connect to like-minded people to get new insights or perspectives on the multidisciplinary fields of design. The now: Virtual events and conferences Over the last years I have attended anything from virtual meetups to online talks and one day virtual conferences. Also tried many of the available platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, Meetup, Hopin, etc. Without leaving the house or studio I was able to enjoy the conferences in a virtual way. Although at the start of the pandemic this was a great way to connect to peers and to share thoughts, ideas and reconnect again. Over time I have noticed a lower attention span during the virtual conferences. Even with Hopin, I caught myself being distracted and started doing other things again. Attention span During the challenging covid times the (wayfinding) design industry also changed and shifted a bit more towards digital services. Regarding the time spend on physical conferences vs. the time spend on virtual conferences I noticed that virtual conferences does not really excite me in the same way as physical events. The virtual events are squeezed into the tight schedule and I seem to jump from working with clients to conferences in an instance. This let me to think about how I perceive the information and what my key motivation would be for attending either virtual or physical events. Main takeaway Virtual events/conferences are here to stay. I believe a hybrid mix of physical and virtual events will push forward in our design community. On the one hand, virtual events are convenient to keep up with peers in the network. On the other hand meeting in person makes the memory. The road to a physical conference and spending time with peers in a venue is in my opinion a great way to absorb information in a lively ambiance where you can be free to enjoy content and people. For future physical conferences, I can imagine it to be more an experiential experience. A mix of meeting in person and connecting digitally would make the best out of both worlds. Physical conferences would take place lets say once a year and periodically supported with virtual events. Support your design organization If you want to learn more about wayfinding, information design, typography and design in general. Please take a look at the following design organizations as they have regularly virtual talks/events at the moment. SDS Sign Design Society, the have monthly virtual talks. IIID The International Institute for Information Design have virtual drinks and talks SEGD Society for Experiental Graphic Design organizes virtual talks, summits, conferences and more BNO Beroepsorganisatie Nederlandse Ontwerpers have virtual talks usually only in Dutch Creative Mornings have virtual breakfast meetups around the world Aiga American Institute of Graphic Arts have virtual talks and conferences The future is bright and I look forward meeting you soon at an upcoming virtual or physical event. Full Article
ign Information design: Research and Practice By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2021-08-05T00:00:00Z Information design is used in many applications, forms and means of expression. Often in relationship with multidisciplinary design aspects to communicate information to people and environments. Information design The book Information Design: Research and Practice by Alison Black, Paul Luna, Ole Lund, and Sue Walker is one of the most complete works around information design. The book covers everything related to information design from wayfinding, map reading, form design, layouts to instructions. This book combines design theories and methods with professional practical case studies from leading information designers around the world. The book has 4 main parts each with sub-chapters on topics related to the main part. Each chapter is well written and illustrated to research, explain the topic. Part 1: Historical perspectives A brief overview of early visualizations of historical time. The invention of statistical graphs. Ship navigation and the history of technical and scientific illustrations. The history part continues with Isotype for information design. And Marie Neurath about designing information books for young people. This part closes off with documents, graphics and text about the history of information design. Part 2: Theoretical approaches This part shapes the mind for graphic literacies for a digital age. With a visual rhetoric in information design for multimodality and genre. Interesting chapters in this part are about Interactive information graphics and Social and cultural aspects of visual conventions in information.This part closes off with in-dept research about Textual reading on paper and screens. And how to apply science to design. Part 3: Cognitive principles This part goes deeper into understanding information design. Whereas chapters cover topics such as: Does my symbol sign work? Icons as carriers of information Warning design Diagrams Chapter Designing static and animated diagrams for modern learning materials Designing auditory alarms Design challenges in helping older adults use digital tablets On-screen colour contrast for visually impaired readers Contrast set labelling Gestalt principles Information design research methods Methods for evaluating information design Public information documents Part 4: Practical applications The last part of this extensive work focusses more on design elements and sorting of information. All of the following chapters are interested if you are into wayfinding, urban design and information design in general. The topics include: Choosing type for information design and how to design Indexing and information design. Interesting research about when to use numeric tables and why covers on how to communicate the information in a effective way for complex and large data sets. For wayfinding the next chapters give insights on the following topics: Wayfinding perspectives Designing for wayfinding The problem of ‘straight ahead’ signage Park at your peril Indoor digital wayfinding Visualizing storyworlds Exhibitions for learning Form follows user follows form The final part resumes on information design & values which explains the LUNAtic approach to information design. The importance of information design in healthcare and medical information is explained and researched in the following chapters: Information design as a (r)evolutionary educational tool and Design + medical collaboration Developing persuasive health campaign messages Information design in medicine package leaflets Using animation to help communication in e-PILs in Brazil Medical information design and its legislation For who is this book? This is such an excellent resource. Covering the complete field of information design and its multidisciplinary aspects of it. Also referred as the Bible for Information Design. This book is for everybody who wants to learn more about concise and comprehensive information design. How to design for complex applications, how to sort information, what to show and what not to show, and at what time. From graphic design students to experienced designers, there are things to learn from the book. Key take-aways include history of information design, understanding the theories behind information design and how to improve the way to communicate from simple to complex topics in a visual way. Conclusion The book is carefully researched and put together, a true bible for information design. A recommended buy if you are into learning more about information design, graphic design, wayfinding and structural layouts and design strategy. There could be somethings said about the consistency of writing throughout the book, although it didn’t bother me while reading topics. From my person experience, I am reading topics upon required to learn something about a topic in information design. InformationPublisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780415786324Softcover, 766 pages Information Design: Research and Practice Learn more about information design with the bible and buy the book at Amazon. Buy bij Amazon Full Article
ign Essential Design Principles for Hospital Wayfinding [2023] By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2023-03-21T00:00:00Z Wayfinding Finding your way in a hospital setting can be tricky. The stress of finding a department or destination in a (unfamiliar) building can a challenging experience. What is there was a way to make finding your way in a hospital easier? This is where design discipline wayfinding comes into play and has the potential to improve the patient experience. Wayfinding is a multidisciplinary design field that combines principles of cognitive psychology and human behavior for a better understanding of the surroundings. For hospitals, wayfinding aims to address the following critical issues: How can we make it improve wayfinding for patients? Which design principles can assist to enhance the visitors experience? How can we create an accessible environment for all users, including people with disabilities? In this article we will explore the importance of wayfinding principles in hospitals. The challenges we face along the way and the innovative solutions that will improve the way patients navigate healthcare settings. By exploring the role of both traditional and digital wayfinding tools, we will highlight the potential of well-designed wayfinding to improve wayfinding in hospitals. The goal is an improved patient experience and ultimately to contribute to reduced stress when visiting a hospital. The challenges of hospital signage Orienting and navigating a hospital environment can be challenging for patients, visitors and even medical staff. With wayfinding research we can look through the 'eyes' of the users and understand the bottlenecks and success factors of effective wayfinding. In this chapter we explore the main challenges of signage and take a closer look at why these problems can arise. A. Complexity of buildings Signage 'shows' people the way in buildings and environments. A hospital building is usually a large building with several floors, wings and departments. A hospital can have more than 100 different departments, from Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Surgery, Internal Medicine to Orthopedics, Radiology and Oncology. This can include many subspecialties. A hospital usually consists of many departments and specialists, located throughout the hospital building, connected by squares and corridors. Why can a hospital building have a complicated or confusing layout? Due to expansion and renovations, buildings can be adapted over time. Expansion of wings and/or, for example, an attached building can lead to a confusing layout. Due to functional requirements of departments, part of the hospital may not be accessible. As a result, to reach a certain department, you can get there via a detour. How does (building) complexity affect patients and visitors? A complicated layout brings increased stress. Can I find the department? Am I on time? Difficulty finding departments. Where is department xx? How do I get to the department? Why are hospital environments naturally stressful? Due to health problems and emotional nature, a hospital can be experienced as stressful. What do I have? Can the doctor help me? Due to time-bound appointments and procedures in a hospital. Am I on time? Where is...? How does this stress affect signage? Due to increased stress, people (usually) have a reduced ability to process information. Where should I look? Due to an increased reliance on intuitive references. How does the signage work? What are the unique signage challenges that different users face? Patients, visitors are not familiar with the layout of the building. Where's what? Patients, visitors have cognitive or physical limitations. May have difficulty processing the information. Non-native speakers and/or have difficulty reading the signage. Why is it important to consider user needs when designing signage? Ensuring accessibility and inclusiveness principles, design-for-all concept. Reduce the risk of disorientation On time for an appointment Consistent information provision towards a patient and visitor gives peace of mind in orienting and navigating in an (unfamiliar) environment. Why can it be difficult to maintain consistency in hospital signage systems? Due to the variety of systems and information provision around patient information. Information such as on the website, call letter, reception desk, ticket, referral letter and signage must be consistent for a clear picture towards the patient, visitor. By examining these challenges in wayfinding research, we understand the user and thereby identify bottlenecks and success factors. Wayfinding strategy for hospitals In this chapter we discuss different ways of referring that can help improve orientation and navigation in the hospital. By implementing these strategies, hospitals become more user-friendly and accessible, reducing the stress associated with navigating healthcare facilities. Well-thought-out signage This includes clear, concise, and easy-to-understand signage at key decision points, such as at entrances, hallways, elevators, stairways, and wards. Ensure consistency in design, colors and typography for clear communication. Example: A hospital can create a wing layout for different departments such as A, B, C, D, etc. making it easier for users to track their destination. Landmarks and Visual Recognition Points: Including landmarks and visual identifiers in the hospital environment can aid orientation and make it easier for users to remember the route. Example: Placing distinctive artwork, architectural features or color schemes as landmarks in the hospital. Digital Wayfinding: Digital wayfinding, such as interactive kiosks, mobile apps and touchscreens, can provide real-time information and personalized directions to help users navigate the hospital more easily. Example: Digital screens in the hospital for displaying relevant information for users. Where am I? Where can I find department xx? And how do I get there? Staff training and support: Ensuring that medical staff and employees are well aware of the signage system and tone-of-voice towards patients and visitors. Example: A hospital could offer training sessions to employees to familiarize them with the signage and teach them how to effectively help visitors navigate the hospital. Inclusive Design and Accessibility: Hospitals should be accessible to everyone, including people with reduced mobility, the visually impaired or the hearing impaired. Ensure that (digital) signage takes these groups into account by using clear, high-contrast fonts, tactile elements, Braille and audio signals where appropriate. Example: Tactile markings on the floor or braille signs assist to the help the visually impaired to navigate the building and find the right department. By implementing these signage strategies and addressing bottlenecks and success factors, healthcare facilities can significantly improve the user experience of patients, visitors and staff. This leads to less stress, increased satisfaction and ultimately better healthcare outcomes. Digital wayfinding in hospitals Digitization in signage is important for improving the overall user experience in a hospital. Digital tools provide real-time information, personalized routes and additional resources to assist patients and visitors in navigating complex hospital environments. In this chapter we discuss examples and use cases for digital wayfinding. Real Time Information: Digital signage can provide real-time information and updates about, for example, waiting times, routes and where you are in a hospital. Example: Digital information signs can display the current waiting times for departments and/or other hospital services. Integration with Social Media and Online Communication: A social media integration platform to assist patients and visitors plan their visit, receive (route) information and share feedback. Example: A hospital can implement a (AI) chatbot to assist users for navigating questions, ask for directions, and for instance scheduling appointments. Digital Screens: Interactive screens can provide patients with real-time information about their destination, directions and additional services such as finding a nearby restroom or coffee corner. Example: A hospital can place interactive screens or a kiosk at the entrance and install it on every floor, where visitors can receive personalized route information. Mobile Information : Show relevant information on digitale signage screens, such as routes and destinations in the hospital. Think about including a "you are here" on a map and/or use directory signs for an overview of departments. Example: A hospital can display the information in a mobile environment, which is linked to the hospital's website. Augmented Reality (AR) Signage: AR technology could overlay digital information in the real environment, such as arrows and text, using a smartphone's camera. Example: An overlay that guides users using digital cues that overlap with the real environment. The implementation of digital signage in hospitals creates an integrated patient experience and approach. The starting point is to use technology for a more personalized route and real-time updates, resulting in an improved user experience. Wayfinding scenarios In this chapter we discuss different scenarios for referring users in a hospital building. A new or existing hospital building usually has an entrance, exit, atrium, floors, corridors and wards. Destinations in a hospital can be 'coded' by using a wayfinding strategy. By means of a reference key it is possible to easily reach destinations. Below are a few examples: Route numbers Organizing the hospital with route numbers. This means that each destination gets a route number. Patients, visitors use the route number to reach a destination. Route numbers can be ascending or linked to, for example, a floor. Example: Route 142, where 1 stands for floor 1 and 42 is the sequential number. This way you can always find where you are in a hospital. Wing layout With wing layouts, lift points such as elevators or stairs are classified with a name or letters. For example A, B, C, D, etc. With wing layouts, the letters are usually followed by a number, which stands for the floor. Example: C2, where C stands for the wing and 3 for the floor. An addition of a number can indicate even further specifications, such as C2-12. Where, for example, 12 is the waiting area on wing C floor 2. User-friendly (digital) additions This scenario adds tactile and auditory information to wayfinding scenarios for reaching foreign speaking people or for people who have difficulty walking or have reduced vision capacity. Testing the wayfinding scenarios is important to gain feedback from users. A scenario is building, process and user-related. Implementing a clear and concise wayfinding scenario improves an intuitive way finding destinations in a hospital. Main Takeaway Explanation Importance of wayfinding principles An integrated approach in wayfinding contributes to the improvement of routing and hospital experience. Challenges in hospital signage Hospitals face challenges due to the (complex) layout, time-sensitive and emotional nature of visits, and various user needs. Wayfinding strategy An effective wayfinding strategy includes clear signage, landmarks, digital tools, and staff training focused on the (end) user. Digital wayfinding solutions Digital wayfinding solutions, such as real-time information, integration with social media, digital screens, mobile apps, and AR, can enhance the overall user experience. Wayfinding scenarios Different wayfinding scenarios, such as route numbers, wing layouts, and user-friendly digital additions, can be deployed to improve the patient journey in hospitals. Conclusion A wayfinding design strategy plays an important role in improving the user experience in a hospital. Implementing a well-thought-out wayfinding strategy and scenarios, users can orientate and navigate more easily. The starting point is to improve the user experience, which contributes to a positive image of the hospital. The roll-out of both fixed and digital wayfinding tools, such as signage and digital displays, can help provide an integrated approach and experience tailored to users' requirements and needs. In conclusion, a wayfinding design and strategy are indispensable for creating an accessible, safe and user-friendly environment in hospitals. It is vital that hospitals and wayfinding design studios work together to implement effective solutions that help patients, visitors and staff navigate and feel comfortable in these complex environments. Let's work together More on hospital wayfinding, contact us → FAQ Why is wayfinding important in hospitals? Wayfinding is an integrated approach for orienting and navigating in buildings, aimed at the (end) user. It provides an easy way to navigate, reduces stress and saves time. What is a wayfinding design? Signage is a physical or digital element which shows wayfinding information or a map. Multiple signs creates an information network for people to understand and navigate places, building or area. What is a wayfinding strategy? A wayfinding strategy involves creating an effective and user-friendly wayfinding system to help people navigate and orient themselves in complex environments such as hospitals. How does wayfinding work in hospitals? Hospital wayfinding uses both fixed and digital signage to provide an integrated experience tailored to users' needs and desires. What are some challenges in implementing wayfinding in hospitals? Some challenges in implementing wayfinding in hospitals include dealing with complex and changing building structures, ensuring accessibility for all users, and ensuring consistency and accuracy in the information provided. Who is wayfinding for? Wayfinding design is intended for everyone entering a hospital, including patients, visitors and staff. It helps them navigate the hospital more easily and improves their overall experience. 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