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Wayfinding Studies

Make complex places effortless to navigate.

Overview

DeShazo considers the full user journey, by vehicle, bicycle, mobility device, or on foot, when developing wayfinding for universities, medical centers, corporate campuses, and mixed-use districts. Our goal is simple: move every user from the periphery to the front door as clearly and intuitively as possible.

Effective systems coordinate the inside and outside of a site, including circulation, entries, parking, and signage, so people can orient quickly and make confident decisions. We design intuitive, ADA aware solutions that reduce conflicts and get people where they need to go faster.

What's included

  • Context and user audits, including desire lines and decision nodes
  • Mode inclusive circulation for cars, pedestrians, bikes, and shuttles
  • Naming and mental models that match how people think about a place
  • Sign family standards, including hierarchy, typography, and pictograms
  • Bid ready sign schedules aligned with TMP, TIA, and ADA standards
District map and sign family concept for mixed-use development

Why it matters

Clear wayfinding reduces sudden maneuvers and conflicts at key decision points. Intuitive, low stress navigation improves the experience for visitors, patients, students, and staff, while ADA aware routes serve every mode. The result is shorter search time in lots and garages, and smoother entries, drop offs, and exits.

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