Visible door lock state

Two Dead Space door states: a red LOCKED sign on the left and a blue UNLOCKED sign on the right.LOCKED: passage unavailableUNLOCKED: door available
Dead Space (2023)LOCKED and UNLOCKED on the door
  1. LOCKED: passage unavailable
  2. UNLOCKED: door available
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A light, label or icon on a door shows whether passage is available. The player learns its lock state before trying to open it.

Design tips

  • Supplement color with text, shape or a symbol.
  • Update the signal together with the actual lock state.

Examples