Sunday, 19 July 2015

Signage in Copenhagen

On a weekend trip to Copenhagen, I was able to view some pretty effective signage while I was in the city. On Saturday, our group did a lot of site-seeing and I noticed the effectiveness of the information being provided for everyone to view. On palace grounds, signs would always have something written and then have a little crown above the script to indicate that it was royal property. At the Little Mermaid Statue, right before you walk down the steps to get a picture of the mermaid, a sign in three different languages explains exactly what the statue is of, as well as the historical significance. At the Tivoli Gardens, the signage was beautiful and very complementary to the unique, elaborate feel of the park. It flowed well with the design of the park: eye-catching, unique, and whimsical. I realized on this trip how much signage is overlooked, and how nice it is when a sign is eye-catching, matches its surroundings, and is useful!





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