This project presented one of the more complex challenges I have had in a design course. The Harmon Fine Arts center is riddled with inconsistencies and quirks that cause navigation to be a nightmare. I knew I needed to develop a fairly universal system that could be applied to all of the strange areas within the building. I found similarities within building a wayfinding system and building a brand identity. Both rely heavily on simplicity and consistency.
As I conclude the project, I actually believe that my solution could be practically applied to the building, and that it would make the space sensible and intuitive to visitors. After dealing with such a difficult space, I now am confident that I could tackle a wayfinding assignment in a real-world setting and then pitch a successful solution to a real client. The research I conducted for this project will stay with me as I will continue to consider all of the seemingly insignificant passing interactions my work can improve or address.
