Refectory Primary Research

 

This is the section of wall we have been given permission to use in the reception. It is located above a doorway in the corridor that leads to the refectory. This is enough room to have the name and logo of the refectory quite large so it can be noticed. The background is already white so the advertisement/sign would stand out here. It would be effective here as it is high so can be seen above people.

Further down the corridor there is a small sign above the doorway. However it is black and white which is quite boring. It should be replaced with the new name in the 'September' font and in colour.

Just before the Refectory entrance there is another sign. This should also be replaced with the new name in the 'September' font and in colour so it is more noticeable.

 

 

 

 



This is the entrance to the Refectory. As you can see there is no welcome sign or even anything informing you that its the canteen.

 

 

 

 

There is a noticeboard to the left of the entrance which could be used to advertise the Refectory or have the menus on show. This will ease congestion in the Refectory because people wont have to go in there to view the menu.

 

 

 



There is also a section of wall above the entrance which is empty and boring and would look much better if the Refectory logo was on it or a welcome sign.

 

 

 

 

 



This is taken from inside the Refectory, from one end looking towards the other. As you can see it is very boring and the whole room is red. There is blue yellow and red furniture which some students find reminds them of a primary school canteen. We cannot renew the furniture but can make logos and signage that match these colours but look sophisticated and give a more suitable ambience.

 

 

 

 

 

This picture shows pillars that could be used for signage that point to the different sections of food such as hot food, salad bar and drinks.

 

 

 

 

 





This picture shows the main area of wall that we are focusing on as this is where a large menu board is to be put. Currently it is red and quite dark with small text on sheets of paper that is difficult to read.

This is another section of wall behind the drinks machine that can be used for advertisements or menus. Already this area seems lighter because it is next to a section of white wall which brightens the place a bit.

 

This is the salad bar which looks a lot nicer simply because it has a white wall rather than a gloomy red. This wall could also have its own menu board.

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



This is the drinks area at the end. I have bought from here and had to ask the price of my drink when I went to the till. Therefore a smaller menu board where the black and yellow sheets of paper are would be convenient.

 

This is a sectioned off room that always seems to be empty. It previously had computers in but now it seems as if people aren't sure whether they can use it or not. This room features red, blue, yellow and green furniture so needs something on the walls to take your attention away from that.

 

Here is a boring bin that blends into the wall. To make it more funky, noticeable and encourage people to throw away their rubbish, it could have 'feed me' or 'I'm hungry' on in the 'September' font.

 

Here is a picture from inside the sectioned off room, empty due to the multi colours giving off a primary school vibe.

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some photographs of the existing menus, price lists and opening times that are on show, all of which are bits of paper stuck to the wall. This looks unprofessional and cheap.

These two pictures show the small windows that run along one side of the Refectory and the plastic below them. These could be used for advertising or have the logo on at least. Otherwise all the new menus and signage that will make the room look more sophisticated will all be on one side of the Refectory.

Here are some photos from outside the Refectory of areas that could have advertisements or signage on. Firstly there are more pillars outside which could have arrows in the direction of the entrance. Then there is a section of wall either side of the doors that could have arrows pointing inside or the logo. There is also a courtyard which could have footsteps leading to the entrance. All these areas are dull and boring so a bright sign would catch your attention and liven the place up a bit.