SYMBOLS DESIGN FOR EFFECTIVE IDENTIFICATION AND UTILIZATION OF ROAD TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES: A CASE STUDY OF OWO, ONDO STATE NIGERIA

Ajirotutu Jacob Olayinka

Abstract: This study examines symbol design for effective identification and utilization of road transportation facilities in Owo town. The study utilized questionnaire attached-with derived symbols for respondents to attached meaning. The questionnaires were later analyzed using tables and percentages. To also apply the symbols obtained from the respondents on a digital street guide of Owo. It was revealed that road transporters preferred derived symbols for road facilities on maps to other symbols as it scored above 50%. Based on the findings recommendations were made.

Keywords: Symbol design, symbol, transportation, colour, derived symbol.

Title: SYMBOLS DESIGN FOR EFFECTIVE IDENTIFICATION AND UTILIZATION OF ROAD TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES: A CASE STUDY OF OWO, ONDO STATE NIGERIA

Author: Ajirotutu Jacob Olayinka

International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research

ISSN 2348-1196 (print), ISSN 2348-120X (online)

Research Publish Journals

Vol. 5, Issue 4, October 2017 – December 2017

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SYMBOLS DESIGN FOR EFFECTIVE IDENTIFICATION AND UTILIZATION OF ROAD TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES: A CASE STUDY OF OWO, ONDO STATE NIGERIA by Ajirotutu Jacob Olayinka