Pedestrian navigation aids: information requirements and design implications
Andrew May
Tracy Ross
Steven H. Bayer
Mikko Tarkiainen
2134/1850
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Pedestrian_navigation_aids_information_requirements_and_design_implications/9352535
Recent years have seen an increased interest in navigational services for pedestrians. To ensure that these services are successful, it is necessary to understand the information requirements of pedestrians when navigating, and in particular, what information they need and how it is used. A requirements study was undertaken to identify these information requirements within an urban navigation context. Results show that landmarks were by far the most predominant navigation cue, that distance information and street names were infrequently used, and that information is used to enable navigation decisions, but also to enhance the pedestrian's confidence and trust. The implications for the design of pedestrian navigation aids are highlighted.
2006-05-24 10:43:58
Design
Navigation
Pedestrian
Requirements
Wayfinding
Information Systems
Design Practice and Management not elsewhere classified