The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the customers’ subconsciousness on AED locations (“layout image”) and to propose a method reflecting “layout image” to the layout-plan of AEDs in shopping malls.
The comparison of the “layout images” and the “present layouts”, the locations of AEDs and the functions in existing malls, made clear that the “layout images” of locations of the three functions; plaza, escalators, and toilets, are common. Installing AEDs where the “layout image” is higher is advisable. It is concluded the “layout image” of plaza guides customers to AED locations efficiently from the simulations.
