wayfindingmethod
nounUK /ˈweɪfaɪndɪŋˌmɛθəd/
US /ˈweɪfaɪndɪŋˌmɛθəd/
A wayfinding method is a way to help people find where they are going.
The museum uses a color-coded wayfinding method so visitors can easily find each exhibit.
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2. A set of rules or steps used to plan a route from one place to another.
The app's wayfinding method picks the shortest path through the city.
3. A design approach that uses signs, colors, and symbols to help people move through a building or space.
Hospital designers chose a simple wayfinding method with numbered zones and arrows.
4. A technique used by animals or people to find direction, such as following the sun or using landmarks.
Birds use a natural wayfinding method based on the position of the sun.