Fire Prevention & Evacuation
The challenge
Fire prevention and evacuation design must comply with strict building codes while remaining immediately understandable to occupants with varying levels of familiarity with the space. The challenge was to balance regulatory accuracy, spatial complexity, and visual clarity, ensuring that information could be interpreted quickly under stress without visual overload or ambiguity.
The Solution
I approached each plan as a functional communication system rather than a technical drawing alone. Floor plans were structured to prioritize legibility, hierarchy, and clear wayfinding. Visual elements such as routes, exits, symbols, and legends were standardized to reduce cognitive load and support intuitive navigation during emergency situations.
A System Built to Endure
The evacuation plans were designed as standardized, repeatable systems that could be adapted across different buildings and occupancy types. Consistent layout logic, symbol usage, and typographic hierarchy ensured reliability, ease of maintenance, and long-term usability across multiple locations.
Clear visual hierarchy for rapid information scanning
Standardized symbols and color coding for safety compliance
Modular layouts adaptable to different building configurations
Production-ready documentation for print and on-site display
Execution & Outcome
The final plans were delivered in production-ready formats suitable for on-site installation and regulatory review. The documentation supported clear evacuation procedures and met applicable safety standards while remaining visually accessible to a wide range of users. The project demonstrates my ability to combine technical constraints with clear graphic communication in high-responsibility environments.
Role & Responsibilities
Evacuation and fire prevention plan design
Interpretation of building codes and safety requirements
Visual hierarchy and wayfinding system design
Preparation of production-ready technical documentation
Coordination with stakeholders and regulatory constraints
Project gallery
Visual documentation of the communication materials and production process.
