DSDN112 - Navigation Interface

 Navigation interfaces have all had a similar design throughout the years. Below are some examples of the typical Navman style navigation interfaces. They show each individual street, with a highlighted line for the route that the controller should take. Also, icons appear larger on the top of the map to show restaurants, petrol stations, walkways etc. This creates a map that is cluttered and can appear confusing at times. There is no need for all of the details on the map, as the controller just wants to navigate to the location marked. Some small extra icons could be necessary such as petrol stations if driving, but the assignment is to design a navigation interface to travel from Te Aro to Kelburn and around Kelburn campus, which would focus more on the walking routes.

The bottom image shows a different style of navigation. Showing the road ahead of the controller. This is more clear as to the direction that needs to be traveled, having big green arrows on the roads to show that is the path to take. The toolbar at the bottom showing time, speed, direction, and approx. time of arrival are used in all navigation interfaces but the layout of this makes it appear more 'clean' and easily understandable.