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Dissuasive exit signage for building fire evacuation.
Joakim Olander1, Enrico Ronchi2, Ruggiero Lovreglio3
1Holmes Fire, New Zealand.
Applied Ergonomics
|November 29, 2016
Summary
Effective dissuasive emergency signage, designed to prevent exit door use, uses clear negations like a red X-mark. Sensory inputs such as flashing red lights enhance urgency and noticeability.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Safety Engineering
- Visual Communication Design
Background:
- Emergency exit signage traditionally guides egress.
- There is a need for signage that actively dissuades use of specific exits during emergencies.
- Understanding user perception of dissuasive cues is critical for safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the design of effective dissuasive emergency signage.
- To identify key features influencing user interpretation and preference.
- To test signage elements using the Theory of Affordances.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a questionnaire study on dissuasive emergency signage designs.
- Analyzed and tested key features impacting signage effectiveness.
- Applied the Theory of Affordances to understand user interaction with signage.
Main Results:
- Signage features clearly negating the 'exit' message are most effective.
- A red X-mark across exit signage strongly conveys a dissuasive message.
- Red flashing lights and color alternation increase urgency and noticeability.
Conclusions:
- Clear visual negation is paramount for dissuasive signage.
- Sensory stimuli like flashing lights enhance the perception of urgency.
- Design elements that disrupt normal visual expectations improve safety cue effectiveness.
Keywords:
DissuasiveDynamic signageEmergency signageEvacuationExit signPaired comparisonRisk perceptionRoute choiceUrgencyMore Related Videos
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