Pictograms
A Pictogram (Pictograph) is a visual/pictorial symbol that represents an idea, phase, word, place or object. They “are widely used today in such place as international airports, railway stations or any other situations where the written word may only be available to a small minority (due to literacy or language barriers). They are also used widely in situations where space prohibits the fuller text version such as in the case of the computer screen icons etc.” Their history dates back to the time of cave paintings. Pictograms are not company logos.
In this project, you will be designing a pictogram. The pictogram you design should be one rooted in communicating positive messages to the viewer and one of the following:
Redesign an existing pictogram to relate to a wider audience and be more inclusive
(see handicap pictogram redesign project article below)
OR
Design a pictogram that reminds people about a little joy in life
(see NPR article below)
You will also be asked to install your pictogram in an appropriate place for the pictogram.
Your pictogram should also meet the requirements of a pictogram:
Timeline:
Step 1:
Research
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Monday, 3/19
Step 2:
Consider topics
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Tuesday, 3/20
Step 3:
Thumbnail Sketches
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Friday, 3/23
Step 4:
Refined Sketches
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Monday, 3/26
In this project, you will be designing a pictogram. The pictogram you design should be one rooted in communicating positive messages to the viewer and one of the following:
Redesign an existing pictogram to relate to a wider audience and be more inclusive
(see handicap pictogram redesign project article below)
OR
Design a pictogram that reminds people about a little joy in life
(see NPR article below)
You will also be asked to install your pictogram in an appropriate place for the pictogram.
Your pictogram should also meet the requirements of a pictogram:
- Symbolically represents an idea
- Simple
- limited colors
- Simple lines
- Easily reproducible
- Not a lot of detail
- Focused on shapes
- No shading
- Visual, no words
- Universally understood
- Regardless of language or literacy
- Easily, quickly understood
- Made in Illustrator, with vectors and strong craftsmanship
- Not a company's logo
Timeline:
Step 1:
Research
- Review definition and requirements of pictogram
- Look at image examples below
- Read Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictogram
- Read two articles below ("Does the International Wheelchair Symbol need a redesign?" and "Ads for a Nicer Living")
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Monday, 3/19
Step 2:
Consider topics
- 3 possible pictogram topics
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Tuesday, 3/20
Step 3:
Thumbnail Sketches
- Rough/thumbnail sketches of 10 options for chosen topic
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Friday, 3/23
Step 4:
Refined Sketches
- Refined Sketches of 3 options for chosen topic
Due (and we'll discuss in class): Monday, 3/26
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