1 An Analysis of Design Elements of Cardinal Directions Minju Kim, Kazunari Morimoto, Noriaki Kuwahara Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate a well define graphic design elements in cardinal direction in our life. Cardinal direction of 388 samples that consist of function design elements and aesthetic design elements were collected used in practical sign planning and classified systematically as their shapes and directions. As the result, we have found difference from character information and design element as analysis of direction and shape of direction, respectively. To design a simple and easy recognition direction, we should well consider character information and design element. Key words: Cardinal direction, Profiling, Design element 1. Introduction It is difficult for those who visit a place for the first time to know the way without using cardinal direction [1]. If you want to find the path, it is necessary to confirm the points of the compass. Although cardinal direction signs are displayed on guide signs and maps, there is no research on this aspect. Designers are presently designing cardinal direction signs in their own ways. So it is impossible to know whether the designs are easy to understand or not. In this paper, the analyses of the cardinal direction used in our life were introduced and standardized. In addition, the new design concepts of cardinal direction signs are proposed. So, it is the primary goals of this study are as follows; (1) It collected survey on inside of life commonly used cardinal direction and that is to distinguish by the difference in their shapes. (2) Investigate the design elements required for the cardinal direction design. (3) Actually, the 388 samples of cardinal direction were divided into four groups according to design elements. So, this paper will make a report of 388 samples of cardinal direction shape, which is based on data compiled by image samples and to resolve a cardinal direction shape into its design elements. 2. Research Method and analysis This study adopts the method and compares with way cardinal directions design within each beverage type. Because it is drawn by design elements to shapes cardinal direction have not been cleared up the points. First, we have collected a lot of cardinal direction from the signs on street sign, in magazines, through internet image search and that is unlimited to Japan, used throughout the worlds of a year (2011~2012year). We collected
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An Analysis of Design Elements of Cardinal Directions
Minju Kim, Kazunari Morimoto, Noriaki Kuwahara
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan