Wayfinding design system of Alecrim, Natal, RN: methodological approaches

Abstract

The paper aims to present results of a study on design methods and processes, applied in a signage project for the commercial area of Alecrim, Natal, RN. The paper purposes to describe the methodological process, focusing on approaches that consider the urban environment as a scenario of people experiences and daily practices. The survey helps us to analyze the design problems and to elaborate the design plan and conception. We search the history and particular features of the Alecrim, as well as the district official data. Likewise, at the same time, we analyze methodological approaches on urban public environment, on user perceptions and his relations between the urban space, in order to find appropriated design methods for this type of survey, and finally to define design opportunities. For project planning, in addition to relevant law, we adapt design methods, processes and techniques, which includes ergonomic criteria analysis, for the signage project.