CPD Presentations

1. Outdoor wayfinding principles & strategies.

In this CPD we look at some of the core principles behind good wayfinding, and demonstrate how they can be stitched together to create a coherent strategy. We then look at a completed strategy and walk through the principles applied in creating the document.

Key points covered are:

1

Approach

Methodology
Process
Timeline
Milestones
Project
Management

2

Research (specific considerations)

Site audit
Current signage audit
Visitor audit

3

Research (universal considerations)

Accessibility & inclusivity
Sustainability
Materials & lighting
Alternatives to signage

4

Strategy (site-wide)

Avatars and user journeys
Signage hierarchy
Signage family

5

Strategy – (site-specific)

Physical elements
Written elements
Graphic elements

6

Documentation

Documentation
Delivery
Next steps

2. Signage materials & properties.

In this CPD we deep-dive into the various materials that are available for signage, looking at both the structures and the graphics. Having covered the main materials used we then look at some case studies to show why we have chosen particular materials for the project.

Key points covered are:

1

Structural materials

Structure material properties and selection
Surface coatings
Finishes, including timber
Weathering
Installation guidelines

2

Graphics panel materials

Graphics panel properties and selection
Case studies and reasons
Design overview
Interpretation and wayfinding
Signage families
Extreme environments

3. Landscape lighting

In this very popular CPD we explore the apparently conflicting requirements of safer spaces and darker skies. We look at different types of lighting, explain some of the terminology used, then see how carefully designed lighting enhances safety in public spaces while retaining darker skies and remaining wildlife friendly.

Key points covered are:

1

Lighting

Types & categories of landscape lighting
Temperature, CRI, distribution and recommendations
Light control zones
IP and IK

2

Regulations

Standard, regulations and certifications

3

Terminology

Terminology – lux vs. lumen!

4

Good vs Poor Lighting

Example of good and poor lighting

5

Solar

Solar vs. wired

6

Lighting Plans

Lighting plans – Isoline and visual

Thank you for sending across the slides and for the presentation yesterday, we all found it very useful and interesting.

I came away with a greater appreciation of how successful wayfinding can have a positive impact on a scheme's layout and the end users experience. As a design team, we are continually pushing new ways to create an authentic 'place' rather than an anywhere development. I can certainly see wayfinding strategies being beneficial on our largger sites, with the aim in creating positive destinations.

We hope to get in touch again soon.

Feedback

“Thanks for sending the slides, and thank you again from us all for the CPD, it was very informative.

We will definitely keep you in mind for anything that comes up in the future!”

“Many thanks for sending the slides through and for talking us through your work yesterday. It was very interesting to see the analysis that goes on wayfinding and understanding the design process.”

“Thank you. Your presentation was very informative and interesting I think we have all learnt a lot. I look forward to a scheme with signage so we can collaborate on the design.”

“We all enjoyed the presentation as well – really interesting to hear about ACM as this is something that I don’t think any of us had come across before.”

“Thank you again for coming in. We all enjoyed the presentation, learned a lot and as we said it was a really great level of information.”

“It was a really fantastic and inspired presentation.”