are directions which involve the main compass routes i.e. North, East, South and West. Giving or receiving directions which for example tell you to head south and to turn north at the main intersectio [..]

is a sign which is normally electronic and which can change to show different messages. A good example is an electronic parking sign which shows the number of available parking spaces to motorist. The [..]

is a mental mind map or we could say visual representation of which we use to store information on spatial connections and distances and geographical relationships between locations. Example: When we [..]

The use of colours and other stimuli to create differentiation between environmental factors. Example: The cruise ship painted each floor a different colour to make it possible for travellers to recog [..]

This refers to having a clear and visible view of the line or field of sight, i..e you can see the path ahead to be travelled or navigated.

 is quite well known and can locate specific locations and positions on earth, using satellites. Car SatNavs for example use this system.

A navigational device which words on an angular basis, which can rotate and detect motion through a three angled axis spinning device.

is an expression we use here on travelwayfinding.com in our audits and evaluations to explain a key concept in the way in which many of us wayfind and navigate in the real world. ‘Heuristic wayfinding [..]

Written as one word, jaywalking is very much an American phenomena. The term refers to when you cross a road in the U.S. in an illegal way such as by ignoring proper crossings and just walking across [..]

is the study of movement and motion. Although not specific to wayfinding, this term does sometimes get used in relation to the corporeal aspects of the field.