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6. signage provides general details about amenities such as WiFi, elevators, or bathrooms.
7. Regulatory signage focuses on and liability problems to enforce rules and safety standards.

8. Data visualisation shows information, while information design that information to achieve
a goal.
9. is a systematic process for organising and presenting content effectively.
10. The principle of visibility ensures that signs are from a distance and easy to read.

III. Short answer type questions.
1. What is the primary role of wayfinding signage in public spaces?

2. What is the difference between regulatory signage and informational signage?
3. Why are colours important in information design?
4. What does the term “information mapping” refer to?
5. What are the key steps in the process of information design?

6. What is the role of icons in wayfinding signage?
7. List any three types of Wayfinding signage.

8. What is the importance of storytelling in information design?
9. How does information mapping help different audiences?.
10. How can cultural elements enhance the effectiveness of a signage system?

IV. Long answer type questions.
1. How does the process of information mapping improve communication in complex projects?

2. What principles of information design should be considered when creating a signage system for a museum?
3. Why is user-centric design critical in creating information systems for diverse audiences?
4. What strategies can enhance the accessibility of data visualisations for users with disabilities?
5. How can the design of regulatory signage balance clarity and urgency without overwhelming users?

21 st #Creativity
V. Competency-based questions. Century #Critical Thinking
Skills
1. You are tasked with designing an information display for a large hospital to help patients navigate efficiently.
The hospital has frequently received complaints about patients getting lost or not finding important areas like
emergency services, pharmacies, and outpatient departments.
l Identify three critical areas in the hospital requiring clear signage.
l Suggest principles of information design to apply for effective signage.

l Describe how you would test and refine the signage system for maximum efficiency.
2. You are designing a data visualisation dashboard for a city’s public transportation system. The goal is to help
commuters track bus and train schedules, delays, and alternate routes.
l Identify three key types of information to include on the dashboard.
l Explain the importance of visual hierarchy in the dashboard’s design.

l Propose methods to make the dashboard user-friendly for commuters of varying technological skills.

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