Shikatani Lacroix created a straightforward wayfinding strategy for Whitby’s Abilities Centre that consisted of three main tools: type, icons and color coding.
PROJECT
Abilities Centre Wayfinding
CLIENT
Abilities Centre
Shikatani Lacroix designed an intuitive and memorable wayfinding program that suits the abilities of all users.
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BACKGROUND
The Town of Whitby’s new Abilities Centre is a world-class recreation, athletic and performing arts facility that is fully accessible to persons of all ages and abilities.
The Challenge
Shikatani Lacroix’s goal was to design a wayfinding program that not only simplifies the user experience with accessible signage, but also surpasses the user’s expectations by creating an experience that truly welcomes, includes and empowers all users.
Surpass their expectations
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Our Process
Define
Since the cognitive and physical abilities of all users range dramatically, Shikatani Lacroix created a straightforward wayfinding strategy that consisted of three main tools: type, icons and color coding.
Design
Signs were designed for legibility and to be read by touch through the use of tactile type and Braille. Universal pictograms were added for instant visual recognition. Color was used to code different areas to make the wayfinding experience intuitive and memorable. Sign types include wall and door signs, wall-mounted elevator directories and directional signage, and flag-mounted amenity signage.
Deliver
The wayfinding system upholds the center’s mission to improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages and abilities by enhancing the visitor’s experience at this inclusive, 125,000-square-foot, multi-purpose facility.
