User Research and Human Behavior

Explore the foundational concepts behind wayfinding. This section presents key theories, historical frameworks, and interdisciplinary research that explain how environments are mentally mapped and spatial information is processed.

Human Factors in Wayfinding

How individual characteristics (age, gender, cultural background, familiarity, stress level) influence navigation behavior. Studies of user behavior reveal variations in spatial …
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Behavioral Patterns and Strategies

Common wayfinding behaviors such as following signage, asking for help, using landmarks, or relying on memory. Examines route-choice preferences and how people develop “mental …
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User Needs Assessment

Methods to gather requirements from end-users. Includes interviews, surveys, and observational studies to understand where people get lost, what information they seek, and how …
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