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Beacon Wayfinding for the Healthcare Industry

Beacon Wayfinding for the Healthcare Industry

How can you improve a patient's experience and help them find their way around the hospital? One of the main frustrations that visitors experience at healthcare locations stems from directional issues. Large hospitals and healthcare facilities have elaborate interiors, endless hallways, identical wings and confusing labyrinths of waiting rooms and stairways, which most patients and visitors have difficulty finding their way around. Even directional signs are not always helpful, and staff members tend to be in a hurry, unable to provide dedicated assistance. Luckily, there are mobile wayfinding apps that make it easier for patients and visitors to navigate through…
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Integrating Wayfinding in the Digital World

Integrating Wayfinding in the Digital World

How many times have you visited a particular place and had a hard time finding your way around? Have you ever had to ask for directions in a place such as a convention center, hotel, airport, hospital, office building, or college campus? Have you checked those printed directory maps on the wall only to see that it is already outdated, incomplete or not detailed enough? We've all been in similar situations at some point or another. The feeling of not finding your way around can be daunting; it can be especially stressful in a new place. Even when we ask…
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Designing Effective Wayfinding Solutions

Designing Effective Wayfinding Solutions

Wayfinding is the use of space and design to direct people to a destination. Whether implemented for a commercial building, a hospital, a shopping center, a school campus, sports arena, visitors need a well-designed wayfinding program to lead their way. A successful wayfinding approach is to fulfill a user's wayfinding needs by using accessible information in the environment. It is concentrated on making location and space information effectively navigable. That is, providing users with a way to find a path from their starting point to a destination. Traditional wayfinding solutions allow the user to create an invisible path in their…
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6 Wayfinding Digital Signage Trends for 2016

6 Wayfinding Digital Signage Trends for 2016

Digital wayfinding kiosks and signage have been enhancing visitors' experience of years. The trend continues to be on the rise, and we can see why: these devices are being introduced in greater frequency within buildings and campuses, malls and venues, public spaces and residential communities, hotels and resorts, and other facilities. With the purpose of providing an accurate location, intelligent paths, and easy-to-use interface, digital wayfinding is continuously improving to provide a better user experience. Media and tech companies are developing powerful software that uses cutting-edge technology to include features that fit the needs of every market and industry. What…
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