Abstract
Abstract: In evaluation of the sign design of museums, not only functional side but also cultural and aesthetic criterions considering the original character and feature of the museums are required. Furthermore, the amenity for the space and the care of the universal design are needed in addition to the collecting, keeping and exhibiting. The final purpose of this research is to propose a guideline of the sign design in consideration of the above background. In this conference I report a part of the results that I have collected, arranged and classified the signs at the large and middle scale museums in the West in 2002.
I could have classified the sign design of museums into some departments, which are generally common to the most museums. And I have grasped the variety and forms of signs that are working currently in the West.
