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  • E-ISSN: 1569-979X
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Abstract

In a fully immersive virtual environment that modeled the new Vienna Central Station this research project investigated to what extent virtual reality might serve to evaluate the quality of orientation signage. From an information design point of view, two questions were particularly relevant: (1) How applicable are results from a virtual environment to the real world? and (2) Is this type of virtual environment suitable for testing with elderly people and people who are partially sighted? The article describes evaluation methods, limits and strengths of the virtual environment and lessons for real world application of results.

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2016-10-31
2025-04-29

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  • Article Type: Research Article
Keyword(s): elderly users; virtual reality; visual impairment; wayfinding

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