Comparative Study of Signage Design in Inclusive Playgrounds and Public Parks Guidelines

Abstract

With the opening of Japan’s first inclusive playground in 2020, playgrounds within Japanese parks are progressively moving towards inclusivity. Signage, serving as a vital link between parks and playgrounds, as well as within recreational facilities of the playgrounds, plays a crucial role in guiding people’s path-finding behavior. However, current research on signage design systems within inclusive playgrounds remains insufficient. This study aims to comprehensively understand the design points of signage in inclusive playgrounds by analyzing the instructions for signage design in the inclusive playground guidelines and park construction guidelines in Japan. The goal is to extract the key elements of signage design to facilitate ongoing improvement and enhancement of signage design within inclusive playgrounds, thereby promoting a more inclusive play environment.

Keywords: Sign Design, Inclusive Playground, Guidelines

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005604