Stephen Westland
List of John Benjamins publications in which Stephen Westland is involved.
Articles
2024 Exploring the impact of map visualization features to improve campus wayfinding efficiency through user-centered design methods Information Design Journal 29:3, pp. 240–263 | Article
Digital maps are essential tools for modern wayfinding, often relying on live GPS location features for successful use. However, complex urban environments can make it difficult for users to spatially locate themselves and navigate areas such as building entrances and vertical pathways. This… read more
2023 Beyond Intuition: An Empirical Study of Typeface Selection in a Bilingual Context Information Design Journal 28:1, pp. 7–32 | Article
There are situations where designs involve bilingual content. In such cases, to convey clear and consistent messages, we need to select typefaces in two languages. Traditionally, designers relied on their intuition and experience when selecting typefaces. This study, however, uses analytical… read more
2021 Utilising design principles to improve the perception and effectiveness of public health infographics Information Design Journal 26:2, pp. 124–156 | Article
Infographics are becoming a common tool in the communication of public-health information. However, research-based resources in how to create effective infographics are rare. The application of design principles in the creation of infographics has been shown to more effectively communicate… read more