A color key defines the area type. For example, circulation zones, including hallways, ramps and paths are defined by the color red. Learning areas are defined by the color blue. The plan abstract language allows viewers to scan many projects rapidly. Comprehension improves with use, as the color key rapidly becomes integrated into one's intuitive pattern recognition abilities.
Pattern recognition is a foundation for innovation.
In contrast, conventional architectural plans define spaces as the voids between a series of black lines. For a example, a square room is defined by two parallel lines on each of four sides, for a total of eight lines. One must register these eight lines in order to comprehend one room. You recognize nine or ten elements in order to comprehend a single space. Design Share's plan abstract language defines the same square room as a single blue shape.