Map Design in Subway Stations through Passengers' Wayfinding Behavior Perspective

Authors

  • Pei-Ying Li Design Psychology Unit, Department of Design Science, Chiba University, Japan
  • Meng-Cong Zheng Environment Behavior Lab, Department of Wood Science and Design, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • Haruo Hibino Design Psychology Unit, Department of Design Science, Chiba University, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v2i2.181

Keywords:

Subway Station, Map-Reading, Map Design, Wayfinding

Abstract

This empirical study of behavioural observation with a verbal report attempts to understand the process of map-reading for purposes of wayfinding in a subway station at Taipei in Taiwan. Subjects were required to find the shortest way in reaching an exit via three manners - without a map, aided by 2D, and 3D maps. The results indicated that the design of underground space maps should support a direction and floor wayfinding strategy, plus the selection of a suitable angle of vision. Important considerations include marking the nearest exit, marking the scale, intensifying wall performance, and clarifying the discrimination of different floors and areas.

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Published

2017-01-01

How to Cite

[1]
Li, P.-Y. et al. 2017. Map Design in Subway Stations through Passengers’ Wayfinding Behavior Perspective. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies. 2, 2 (Jan. 2017), 105–115. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v2i2.181.

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017): January / March

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