유니버설 디자인이 도시환경 공공 사인시스템에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구

Abstract

Public facilities are becoming into complex space for the unspecific public to use frequently in daily life. As a result, the function and use of inner space are becoming dynamic and it is necessary to have environment that users can find their destination easily in a short period of time. At present, sign systems in public facilities are very scarce compared to those in advanced counties. To change present guiding sign board for ordinary people into universal sign board for all people including seniors or disabled people is the role of designers. In this context, this study investigated the public sign system through domestic and international universal design cases. National museum and Seoul city gallery as domestic cases and Japan sign system as international cases were selected. The case study showed that without prior preparation and detailed review, it can produce economic burden and cause inconveniences to disabled people. Therefore, the universal design should be planned under the presumptions that it should provide fair opportunities and approaches to all people and help the quality of urban environment. The present sign system plays a minimal role as a tool to find destination. In the future, it is necessary for public sign planning to include the roles of unified and esthetic functions in urban environment as well as that of finding destination. In addition, the perception on the universal design is becoming higher and the importance of universal design in public facilities is getting more important. Therefore, sign system in public facilities should accommodate all the various needs or requirements of all people including seniors and disabled people.