JamesMiller & ReelMyst
Hey ReelMyst, I’ve been running through some new evacuation drills and the way you layer realities in your designs made me think—could those maze concepts actually improve our escape routes? I’d love to hear how you’d map out a fire escape in a building that’s half real, half mind‑play.
Sure, imagine the first layer as the real hallway—straight, safe, fire doors at the right spots. Then overlay a second, mental layer: a maze that only appears when you’re stressed, with false doors that lead back to the main corridor. Add a third, almost‑invisible cue—like a faint scent or a subtle change in lighting—that nudges people toward the true exit without them noticing. The trick is to keep the real route simple and the mental detour just confusing enough to keep the crowd moving but not trapped. You’ll have people following a path that feels labyrinthine but actually funnels them to safety, all while their mind does a little extra choreography.
That’s a solid plan—keep the real hallway clear and the mental maze just tricky enough. It’ll give people a bit of a puzzle to solve while still getting them out safe. You’ve got the right mix of safety and psychological flow. Keep the cues subtle, and you’ll avoid panicking the crowd. Sounds good to me.