Pictograms Icons and Signs

Pictograms Icons and Signs

Author: Rayan Abdullah

Publisher: Thames and Hudson

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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An illustrated sourcebook of pictogram design, presenting a multitude of examples from around the world, this title outlines the history of the pictogram, showing how it has been applied in commercial and creative fields over the past century.


Pictograms Icons and Signs

Pictograms Icons and Signs

Author: Rayan Abdullah

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2006-10-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500286353

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A copiously illustrated and practical guide to informational graphics. Pictograms and icons are a keystone of nonverbal and multicultural communication. But what precisely are pictograms, and when is it appropriate to use them? What are their advantages? What rules must be followed, and what are the pitfalls that designers of pictograms and icons must take care to avoid? Drawing on a multitude of examples from around the world, the authors outline the history of the pictogram and show how it has been used in commercial and creative fields over the past century, as well as offering invaluable hints and advice to designers. The book features: over 2,000 illustrations organized by theme, including pictograms from all the Olympic Games from 1964 to 2004; tips from successful pictogram designers, with real- life examples to instruct and inspire; a detailed discussion of icons, the "silent servants" of online communities; a chapter by designer Jochen Gros on his quest to create a visual language that crosses all grammatical, semantic, and semiotic boundaries—in effect, to create a "language without words," and more.


Pictogram and Icon Collection

Pictogram and Icon Collection

Author: Saeco Oikawa

Publisher: Pie Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9784894445055

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This book presents outstanding pictograms and icons by designers around the world, categorised by industry for easy reference, shown isolated and in application.


Handbook of Pictorial Symbols

Handbook of Pictorial Symbols

Author: Rudolf Modley

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1976-01-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 048623357X

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Pictures more than thirteen hundred pictorial symbols representing nearly every facet of human experience, and arranges public symbols according to service and facility and by local and national systems


Signs and Symbols

Signs and Symbols

Author: Adrian Frutiger

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13:

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Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.


1,000 Icons, Symbols, and Pictograms

1,000 Icons, Symbols, and Pictograms

Author: Blackcoffee Design Inc

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9781592535323

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Pictorial symbols are, in some respects, superior to words as a form of communication. If well-designed, they can be understood by people of all different cultures and can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read. As a result, symbols are of the utmost importance to graphic designers and their ever-present challenge to create effective visual communication for their clients. This mini-collection of designs drawn from 1000 Icons, Symbols + Pictograms provides a catalog of ideas for designers to look to for inspiration


Signs & Symbols of the World

Signs & Symbols of the World

Author: D.R. McElroy

Publisher: Wellfleet Press

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1577151860

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This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.


The Book of Symbols

The Book of Symbols

Author: Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism

Publisher: Taschen America Llc

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 807

ISBN-13: 9783836514484

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Offers photograph illustrations and essays on numerous symbols and symbolic imagery, exploring their archetypal meanings as well as cultural and historical context for how different groups have interpreted them.


Official Signs and Icons 3

Official Signs and Icons 3

Author: Mies Hora

Publisher:

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780976951339

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Official Signs & Icons 3 is a 368-page third edition of this design reference. It contains 8,400 images in sixteen standard symbol sets, designed by internationally recognized designers for organizations including the AIGA, SEGD, ISO, ANSI, CNIS, UNCRT, MTA, APEC, WMO, etc. Topics include symbol and sign systems for highway, airport and public transportation in the U.S. and overseas; hospitality/travel; safety; electronics/mechanical; recreation; Braille/semaphore; notations for currency, music and mathematics; mapmaking; meteorology/weather; health care; international flags, and more.This up-to-date studio reference is thoroughly researched, indexed and annotated with chapter intros, notes, bibliography, and resources. Includes detailed background and technical information for professional designers, wayfinding specialists, sign-makers and the lay public.