Why your mental map is not a street map
In short: Map designer Aris Venetikidis explores how we navigate cities using abstract mental schematics rather than literal layouts, and how these internal wiring diagrams can inspire better real-world designs.
The video examines the discrepancy between traditional street maps and the mental images we form while moving through an urban environment. Instead of precise geography, our brains often create abstract diagrams focused on the relationships between different locations.
Using the notorious Dublin bus map as a case test case, Venetikidis explores how applying these mental schematics to official designs could improve navigation and clarity.
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