Scott Carlson - RE-design of the U.S. Signage & Icons

I am proposing to re-vamp the aging highway system's icons as well as refine the current signage issues both on the highway system and local streets.

First, I plan to re-design the current icons to make them more updated and reflecting the changing world. These icons would be basic but easily identified based on what they will indicate. For example, a campground's icon is still, technically, a Native American tee-pee. That can be modified to be a camper van, Airstream, pop-up trailer, or something else. I am going to reflect the times when the freeway system was first designed, 50's meet modern ideals and technology.

Second, color coding the signage of the freeway system so that they are easily identifiable and easy to be seen by all ages and road-able disabled. Currently, most freeway signs are able to blend into the surroundings but if changed and color coded based on direction, type of road, etc., this can ease confusion and related accidents.

Lastly, I plan a reduction in overall signs used on city and suburb roadways. I plan to cut down colors, similar signs, and wording. This will reduce confusion between, for example, crosswalk and school crossing, as well as add uniformity to the sign system and reduction of wording. I plan to remove all wording except where necessary or the use of one word.