Gadital Hadapsar is a bustling transportation hub in Pune, is a vital junction where thousands of people converge daily to catch buses, autos, and other modes of transport.

Hadapsar Gadital Bus Stop: Way Finding System

Academic Project

Approach

Understanding the Problem

User Groups

Heat Map

Signage Attributes

Design System

Cone of Vision

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Pharmacy

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Bus Stop

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Police Station

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Parking

Street Food Vendors

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Roboto

Mukta

The form draws inspiration from Pune's hills, reflecting the natural topography that defines the city. By incorporating these contours, the design captures the essence of Pune's landscape, celebrating the city's unique connection to its surrounding hills and valleys

Orientational + Directional Board

The design integrates an orientation and directional board that maximizes limited space, providing essential wayfinding for users. The orientation map highlights key landmarks, surrounding facilities, and the locations of nearby bus stands, ensuring efficient navigation and a clear understanding of the immediate environment

Informational Digital Board

Bus timings and the routes taken by buses at each stop are provided and regularly updated.

Signage Board

- Reach Out and Say Hi -

Current State of Signages and information boards

Board is torn on one side.

Information on the board is overwhelming and difficult to read at a glance.

Information on the board is positioned too low, nearly touching the ground.

People frequently sit in front of the board, obstructing visibility.


Signages are obscured by trees, causing visibility issues

The boards are faded and worn making it difficult to read. A part of it is behind the tree

Information on the board is overwhelming and cluttered.

Dirt buildup on the board makes it difficult to read.

Bus timings are printed on paper, making them prone to tearing.


Timings are posted inside the cabin door, making it difficult for passengers to read.

Hadapsar Gadital is currently a chaotic and confusing transportation hub where the lack of a clear and organized wayfinding system causes significant difficulties for commuters in navigating the space, accessing transportation services, and ensuring their safety.