Misc – 4ward

Montreal and location information accessibility

The city of Montreal decided to inform residents of a boil-water advisory using a 7mb PDF in a tweet. An openstreetsmap is attached to make it a bit easier.

We endeavour to make our street and paths accessible, but what does it mean to make the information about our cities accessible as well?

Posted: January 09 2020 @ 20:00h

Last Updated: April 11 2023 @ 14:17h

Misc

Turn-by-turntables: How drivers got from point A to point B in the early 1900s

Long before GPS, drivers still wanted tech that could simplify the navigation process.

What's lost when we start designing streets and wayfinding with an expectation of augmented tools?

Posted: January 08 2020 @ 23:53h

Updated: April 12 2023 @ 16:10h

Misc Public Space

About 4ward.ca

4ward is a four-dimensional look at the Urban Interface: the Design, Signage, and Wayfinding of public spaces + the pathways that intersect and connect them.

When we look at urban design through UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) lenses, it exposes new solutions for more equitable access for all users.

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