What is it about?
How I go about constructing and actually drawing pictorial symbols, and then incorporate Otto Neurath's graphic methodology when using the symbols as elements in charts. Also, jazz is related to this form of design. how
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Why is it important?
With an increase in the use of emojis and other forms of visual shorthand in texting and advertising, there should be a critical look at in the best way to compress images for maximum legibility at a tiny size. Many examples shown here illustrate this.
Perspectives
After publication in the Information Design Journal, I published the article as a stand-alone pamphlet, with added illustrations and text. Although it originally appeared in 2002, I still get requests for this little booklet, and I feel that the ideas and arguments hold up today.
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This page is a summary of: Pictograms, Information Design Journal, December 2001, John Benjamins,
DOI: 10.1075/idj.10.2.08hol.
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