EICW - Implementation Brainstorming

Preface

The new Wayfinding system was first launched on the Thomson-East Coast Line stations. It spots a new design system, where the emphasis was mainly on iconographies, rather than pure texts. I for one, am a huge fan of this new design.

I love icons and pictorials as compared to texts. Of course, with every new implementations, there has got to be areas that can be improved, and in this microsite, I will be brainstorming on ideas on how to make the current system better. Do take note, these are just ideas and concepts, and technicalities like Dimensions & Measurements will not be taken into account. Overall Assets and Designs' credit go to the Land Transport Authority.

The Colour Palettes provided here are matched to be identical to the real-life counterparts as well.

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Colour Palettes

Way Out Icon

The proposed new Way Out icon combines two elements: the Emergency Exit Icon and the Exit Icon. Commuters will be able to distinguish the Exit icon more easily with the use of the Exit colour, as well as the 'Exit Border' symbol, which is currently being used to signify exits.

Exit Icon

The proposed new Exit icon standardises the use of the 'Exit Border' symbol for those using both numbers or alphabets. Currently, the Exit icons for numbers and alphabets are labelled differently.

Lift Icon

The Lift Icon received a minor change. To maximise space, the Up and Down arrows have been placed in the icon, and the inclusion of only one person in the lift icon.
This is because the wheelchair symbol has been included together with the 'Priority Use' signage, hence, it is redundant to include the wheelchair icon.

The use of Blue Signages to signify lifts has also been expanded. This is to ensure that the lift signs are easily distinguishable from the rest of the signage variants.
(i.e Blue Signages = Lift)

Lift Directory Sign

The Lift Directory sign has also received some minor updates. The floor number has been brought back, and the 'You Are Here' icon removed and replaced with the colour itself.

The Floor Rows in the sign is now clearly highlighted for better clarity and helps commuters identify the level they are at instantly.

Exit Directory Sign

The Exit Directory received a minor change and addition. Previously, the initial proposal was to arrange it by Exits, but that proved to be infeasible because constant adding or removing of buildings or landmarks will make the process difficult and inefficient. The only enhancement is the inclusion of Bus Stop Name alongside its existing Bus Stop Codes..

The Exit banner have been enhanced as well. Instead of an empty space, the Exit Directories on Exits have been re-instated. This was done before, but removed in the current system.

"Exit-Specific" Exit Directory
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Station Name Sign

Currently, there are two variants to the Station Name signs. Those earlier versions have a smaller station name, while the latest ones are enlarged. The current enlarged texts are found on most TEL4 stations and stations like Ang Mo Kio, signifying that this will be the standard moving forward. However, the current enlarged ones seemed quite awkward looking, and the new design aims to fix these issues, although minor.

Station Exit Sign

Currently, there are three variants to the Station Exit signs. The current version has the Exit Number and icons with a grey base, another, with the Exit Name and Exit Letter Icon. The latest ones, only available at Punggol Coast, have a coloured Exit sign with only the Exit Number present. The new design combines all three elements, alongside the addition of street names on the Exit sign.