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Transcript of 1 Society for Environmental Graphic Design | December 3, 2008 Sign Design and Development.
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Issues to Consider for Design
• Consistent Design Vocabulary • Develop a design vocabulary that parrallels
the visitor experience• Develop free-standing elements if developing
the program in stages
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5 Practice Models for Healthcare
• Path and Zone Model• Language Model (Multiple Languages)• Number and Letter Addresses• Unique and International Symbol • Integrated Model
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What is a Best Practice?
• Model for Additional Uses and Activities• Represents the best design metrics available• Based on evidence based design standards
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Path and Zone
• For simpler facilities• Clearly delineated path through the facility• Can multiply into additional paths, but with
much added complexity.
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Bayhealth Medical CenterMitchell Associates
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Massachusetts General HospitalTwo Twelve Design Associates
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Multiple Languages
• Much Greater Complexity• Difficult to move beyond two languages
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Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical CenterKate Keating Associates
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Number and Letter Address
• Simpler and flexible development• Universal• Easy to integrate
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Unique and Universal Symbols
• Universal language can be integrated into many systems
• Works in architecture, in print and in web
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Integrated ModelNew York City HospitalsRMJM Hillier