This research project focuses on acquiring theoretical knowledge and examining studies that map the city through its textures, patterns, and signage, providing invaluable tools in unravelling Macau's visual and identity-related positioning. By unravelling the characteristic identity of the city through its patterns and textures, we can gain profound insights into its unique essence. It combines three areas of study: traditional historical research on a city's visual identity, digital visual mapping and creation of a database based on the city’s fieldwork, and design research practises when developing new design content that adheres to particular norms and guidelines.