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Trailhead wayfinding for city parks

Hikers couldn't tell trails apart at the trailhead — no consistent signage, no map system.

StatusCompleted
PartnerCity Parks & Recreation
Team5 students · 2 faculty
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The brief

Hikers couldn't tell trails apart at the trailhead — no consistent signage, no map system.

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The approach

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Detail — process
Detail — artifact

The outcome

A sign system installed at four trailheads; the department adopted the template for new trails.

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In context — installed / published / shipped

Project details

Partner
City Parks & Recreation
Disciplines
Graphic Design, Communication
Team
5 students · 2 faculty
Skills used
Wayfinding, Branding, Research, Prototyping
Status
Completed
Category
Community Impact