Last Updated on June 24, 2023

What’s Included in the Wayfinding eBook

Free wayfinding signage design ebook

The Book includes:

  • Over 189 pages
  • Explanations on all of the key concepts in wayfinding (see below for more info)
  • Example audit sheets
  • Case study examples

Who Is the Book Suitable for?

If you are any of the following, this eBook can certainly be useful for you:

  • Students and academics looking to understand wayfinding more.
  • Managers who manage a location whether it be a sports center, airport, train station, hospital, shopping mall, museum, tourist attraction, art gallery and small locations such as pubs, care home and so on, This ebook covers the basic concepts of wayfinding and so should be useful for you all.

No matter what type of location you manage or why you have an interest in wayfinding, this eBook covers all of the fundamentals.

Example Contents

wayfaring book chapters

Tell Me More about the Author

The book is written by Dr Paul Symonds who did a PhD in wayfinding as a sociocultural experience. Paul studied wayfinding for 5 years at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom and he lives in the UK.

Paul has also provided wayfinding design consultancy for several clients, including Cardiff Bay Harbour Authority (Wales), Birmingham International Airport (England) and Gatwick Airport (England).

eBook Format

The eBook is delivered as a PDF. You can read it on a computer, send it to an iPad and you can view a PDF on many devices.

Get the Book

Download for FREE: Wayfinding design for Beginners

The book includes:

  • What to consider when planning to make a location better for direction finding for all users (including those with mobility issues).
  • Signage design considerations when designing signs for wayfinding.
  • Consideration for stakeholder needs i.e. commercial income.
  • How to analyze and manage wayfinding efficiency and effectiveness.
  • User Experience (UX) and the big picture and getting repeat visitors to your location.
Way-finding studies and learning

Download for FREE: Wayfinding design for Beginners