Pictogram mockups

The Corn Exchange Marker

Country Arcade

Kirkgate Market Marker

Albion Place Marker

Town Hall Marker

These mock-ups show the place that the asterisks would be placed on the ground, although originally I thought this would be done using vinyl, after further consideration they would need to be painted on. They would need to be painted due to weathering, after people walking on it and severe rain vinyl would wear away, whereas if they were painted almost like road floor signals they would not be worn away and if they were they could be touched up; this is because I want the wayfinding system to be a permanent feature.

First marker is the location outside of the town hall, although not the exact location that the first image was taken from this is the best angle to which the olden black and white image still lined up to the building. It is not the exact location due to new buildings and obstructions diverting the path. This is an issue that I also found in some of the other marker locations, the marker needs to be slightly moved in order for the wayfinding system to work successfully. A prime example of this can be seen in the corn exchange marker in which due to new roadways, the place which the old image was taken, is now a road; I've attempted to avoid this by placing the marker within a small island which could be stood on to be able to align the image. Although without time constraints I would be able to search for an image from a better angle within the same time era, in keeping with my theme, but also in keeping with the changing map of Leeds from the developments.

Arrow Example

Arrow Example

This mockup shows the way that the arrows could be used to direct the audience, due to the nature of the arrows (only being visible at turning points in the wayfinding system) they need to be large, therefore their large and at eyesight level making them highly recognisable. Similarly, to the way in which final cannot be used for the other pictograms on the street due to weathering this would also need painting on. Because of the contact they have been put in the arrows almost looked like urban art, adding to the modernisation of the city landscape which my wayfinding system is highlighting, further showing how the city is constantly adapting and changing to modern day life.