Symbols occur in everyday life, and in a variety of contexts. A ‘symbol’
is a mark or thing that stands for something else. As part of the drive
to empower and enable independence for those living with dementia,
this research sought to explore what types of symbols might be difficult
to understand and investigate the feasibility of designing symbols that
might be more effective for this group. The research aimed to identify any
particular areas of improvement in symbol design, (not just way-finding
directional signage), with the view of producing a new, ‘inclusive symbol
set’ that could be adopted across society, the whole population living in
Scotland, and potentially the rest of the UK.
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