Valentino Castle: UNESCO Wayfinding System ⎯ 2020
Daphne Degiorgis
Published
Located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Castello del Valentino, this wayfinding project was developed to enhance accessibility, orientation, and identity across the historic architecture of the Politecnico di Torino. Rooted in the principles of good design—accessibility and updatability—the system responds to the evolving needs of a diverse academic community and vibrant city.
Developed through a structured methodological process, each pictogram I created was carefully designed to be legible, inclusive, and visually harmonious with the architectural site and the Biancoenero® typeface, which is also suitable for people with reading disorders. The final result is a cohesive and sustainable signage system, combining historical awareness with contemporary communication strategies. The project reflects a commitment to social accessibility and graphic clarity within a prestigious institutional context. From a user-centred perspective, the design ensures physical, cognitive, perceptual, and cultural inclusivity.
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