ABSTRACT
Signage is the Interface Between architecture and its user. Whether it be the space of a complicated building, or clarifying the interaction between the subway and the rider, signage serves to help the user navigate space. Signage is a graphic standard for navigation. How you communicate building information is part of the visual standards that inform architectural space. How the signage orients and organizes the visitor should be part of the architecture's intention. Like architecture, signage has to adhere to public codes. Having a basic grasp of these relationships can allow for codes to be followed while allowing room for spatial invention. Laws vary between states so be sure to consult local regulations. Environmental signage is a Material and spatial project. Developing navigation sited within the complexity of the world, versus the control of a building, requires a deep awareness of space and structure.
