19.3.5. Signage and Visual Indicators

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of signage is important for visually impaired users?

   Hint

   Think about what helps someone feel rather than see.

2. 2.

   Why is high-contrast signage important?

   Hint

   Consider how colors interact with each other.

3. 3.

   What type of indicators should emergency lifts have?

   • Auditory signals
   • Flashing lights
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about ways to alert someone during an emergency.

4. 4.

   True or False: Signage should only use text to communicate information.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider users who may not read text.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive signage plan for a new public building that caters to diverse user groups, addressing both accessibility and safety concerns.

   Hint

   Think about where people typically navigate and how they may need guidance.

6. 6.

   Critically assess a current building's signage in terms of accessibility. What improvements can be made?

   Hint

   Assess from multiple perspectives, including those with different disabilities.