Way finding is one of those things that you don't realize is as important as it is until you no longer have it available. Where would we be if we didn't have signs that told us where to go and where to find things? I rely heavily on way finding signs here in London. In fact, I'm sure I would probably be lost right this moment if the tube map didn't have street directions, or if the bus routes indicated important monuments. Well, I still always get lost but signage certainly helps! During a stroll around Hyde Park, I noticed some excellent signs all over the place that helped orient you in the right direction. The park covers 350 acres and it is quite easy to get disoriented in a park of that size. Here are a few examples of way finding I found:
This sign points to the direction of all the nearby tube stations, the restrooms, restaurants, and nearby streets. How convenient!
At first I didn't realize this was a way finding sign until I look closely. The arrow of the suns all have a description of what's ahead of where they are pointing. This doubles as art and a convenient way to navigate the park!
A close up of one of the arrows from the picture above.
A man hole that also doubled as another piece of way finding. (Sorry the picture is difficult to read!)
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