Digital Wayfinding 101

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EPISODE 43 | Guest: Jill Perardi, creative services manager for Visix Wayfinding at its most basic level is simple – help people get from point A to point B. But there’s a lot more to effective wayshowing than just putting up a map, especially once you decide to go digital. Digital wayfinding needs to be well planned and well designed with the user experience always the priority.The tradeoff for that extra work is that you also have more possibilities and options to engage your audience. In this episode, we’ll explore digital wayfinding options and best practices for static screens, interactive touchscreens and smartphones, and cover the basics of what you need to get started. - Start with a goal, a team and a plan- Maps: where to get them and what goes on them- Use color coding and landmarks- No touchscreen? No problem. Put wayfinding on static displays- Design for the user, environment and screen size- Weigh time and budget against the visitor experience- Consider ADA guidelines and mobile options- Use a voice user interface for hands-free interactivity on any screen See the full transcript HEREDownload our white paper: 10 Steps to Successful Interactive Wayfinding