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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Finding The Way
When I heard, a few days ago, that New York City was starting a pilot program to place wayfinding "compasses" outside Subway stations, I rejoiced. Every time I go to to NYC, I walk up the stairs only to realize that I have no idea which direction to go. I have to walk at least half a block before I can see the cross streets and make sure I'm going the right way. So I thought it was cool when I got an email from the company the manufactured the vinyl street decals,
GSG
. "Though the first four compass decals are part of a pilot program, they’re designed each to be readable and decorative for years to come," says GSG president Ken Madsen. "Once the program is deemed a success, we look forward to producing the additional compass signage per the city’s needs.”
Posted by Megan
Industry News
10/31/2007 9:38:17 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
Comments [2]
11/5/2007 11:17:21 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Vinyl compasses in a public space lasting for years? Does this include refabricating them numerous times once they start to peel off?
neo navigator
2/1/2008 2:21:41 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
In Jamaica, directions are rarely given with reference to cardinal points. As a Jamaican studying in the United States, American standards for directions took a lot of getting used to. I was often confused and lost. The street decals should be standard in all major cities in the United States. Though they are beautifully designed, I am certainly concerned with their durability. Perhaps they will be replaced after the program is proven successful.
Diedre Callam
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