Mapping of "Rani-ki-Vav" a UNESCO World Heritage Site through Information Design

Recent museum studies underline how printed brochures, catalogues, explanatory panels, and souvenir cards act as extrinsic “graphic heritage,” translating complex collections into accessible narratives that satisfy visitor curiosity and complement exhibitions, workshops, and guided tours. This contribution documents the design and evaluation of a print and digital interpretive brochure for Rani ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat. The brochure employs a numbered mapping system that links sculptures to their exact position, walking distance, cardinal orientation, and viewing side within the stepwell, supported by concise iconographic explanations and a QR code scan for more information, along with nearby site recommendations. The gaps were found in pre visit information, on sitesignage, and narrative consistency. Observations indicate that the brochure encouraged longer stops, more focused questions, and improved confidence in interpreting sculptures. The contribution offers a scalable model for heritage information design, integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary graphic communication and aligning with UNESCO‑oriented graphic heritage frameworks for site managers.