Monday, September 7, 2009

design as communication

If design is essentially communication, who is the audience for bicycle-related social design?

non-cyclists -
ads and promotional materials to encourage bicycling
bicycle and accessory design to make bicycling more accessible
facilities design also makes bicycling appear more accessible
education as an introduction to cycling

cyclists -
education to enhance comfort, safety, and correct bad behavior
bicycling and accessory design to increase comfort, efficiency, etc.

transportation planners and policy makers -
promotional materials to encourage new policies
education about cyclists needs
this group has control over facilities design

motorists -
ads and promo materials to increase awareness of cyclists (and cyclists' right to the road)
education to correct bad behavior
facilities design that encourages positive interaction with cyclists

As I think about designing projects, I need to keep in mind, who is my target audience?

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