Enivronmental Signage The current environmental signage in place around the building works well with the architecture and has clearly been thought out for many areas. During our visits and research we noticed places where signs had been made to provide a quick fix for areas that were lacking appropriate signage. This section will explore those areas and provide suitable solutions.
Existing signage inside the building doing its job.
Entrance The first sign that jurors are confronted with is in an area where employees and jurors are separated. By placing a sign that is consistent with the rest of the courthouse, it establishes the experience of the courthouse within seconds of entering the door.
1 Proposed signage.
2 Rendering of proposed signage.
After Security After passing through security, the jurors are now faced with a wall with no directions as to which way to go for the juror assembly room, leading them to the only choice left; asking the security guards. The proposed signs are in the same style as those for the security area, and can be moved out of the way on days when jurors are not needed.
3 Proposed signage.
4 Rendering of proposed signage.
Wall Mounted Signage Along with the movable signs, permanent signage for the jury assembly room can be added to existing walll mounted signs. These would assist any jurors that happen to enter through the back security area and also allow visitors to see what the rooom looks like in off hours. Visitors would also be more likely to remember where this room is if they are summoned in the future.
1 Proposed signage.
2 Rendering of proposed signage.
Rear Door of Assembly Room This sign is on the outside of the rear door of the assembly room. If juros are trying to locate the juror room and stumble upon this door, they are redirected to the check-in area.
3 Proposed signage.
4 Rendering of proposed signage.
Check-In Area Once the jurors arrive at the entrance to the Juror check-in area, it is now clear that this is where they need to be. The added Jury check-in sign underneath of the Jury Commisioner makes this obvious. If the door is closed, jurors are encouraged to not enter the room until they have been officially checked in, reducing confusion and letting them know someone will be with them shortly.
1 Proposed signage.
2 Rendering of proposed signage.
Check-In Area These signs replace the paper ones that are currently in use in this area, and continue the theme of signage throughout the building.
OFFICE HOURS 8:00am to 4:00pm
JUROR CHECK-IN 3 Proposed signage.
4 Rendering of proposed signage.
Bell This sign for the bell area draws it’s style from the illustrations on the restroom signage. Using a metal sign here would reduce the need to replace a paper sign and continue the more professional look of the jury room.
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1 Proposed signage.
2 Rendering of proposed signage.
Exit Upon exiting the courthouse, many users pass through the same exit area. This area could be improved by the use of the same kind of metal signage that is used within the courthouse. This would stand up to the amount of traffic much better than the paper sign that occupies this space now and leave a strong impression upon the experience that they have traveled with the use of signs throughout the courthouse.
EXIT
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1 Proposed signage.
2 Rendering of proposed signage.