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An indispensable sourcebook for designers everywhere, a keystone for non-verbal communication. Outlines the history of pictograms and icons and how they have been applied in commercial and creative fields over the past century. Included top tips and background information from successful pictogram designers, as well as detailed discussion of icons, the âsilent servantsâ of online communities.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If, like me, you find the subject of semiotics obscure and difficult to understand, then maybe this is the book for you. It is a large book, full of illustrations and examples. It starts with a summary of theories and schools of thought. This is the part of the subject that I find difficult to digest, but the book lays out the information in a way that makes it a pleasure to read. No densely packed text here.
There are also practical sections, including how to go about designing your own pictograms and icons. This is very useful and practical information, even including information on using grids in Adobe Illustrator. A small selection of subjects covered in the practical section are size, lighting, position and colours of signage.
Another very good thing about this book is the amount of examples and pages of actual pictograms and signage.
There are also practical sections, including how to go about designing your own pictograms and icons. This is very useful and practical information, even including information on using grids in Adobe Illustrator. A small selection of subjects covered in the practical section are size, lighting, position and colours of signage.
Another very good thing about this book is the amount of examples and pages of actual pictograms and signage.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Excellent practical resource and inspiring collection
1 Sep 2008
Format:Paperback
I teach interaction design at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam). I found this book to be a perfect introduction, collection and practical starting point for icon and pictogram design. This topic is hugely important within the discipline of interaction design, and it is difficult to find broadly-oriented resources. I found this to be one of the best, along with the work of Paul Mijksenaar. Especially useful is section 2, about the nuts and bolts of pictogram concept and design, including grid, format, cultural conventions, abstraction, and environment (where the pictogram will be used).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A very practical review of pictograms
8 Feb 2008
Format:Paperback
This book gives us the exact amount of information to understand the importance of the proper use of pictogrmas in daily life.
It also reproduces the pictograms of the Olympc Games since Berlin 1936 , that gives the reader the chance to compare the evolution of the graphic design of the visual systems used during the history of these games.
I recommend this book to all designers and architects who are concerned with the construction of a better urban space, in which communication graphics play a relevant role.
It also reproduces the pictograms of the Olympc Games since Berlin 1936 , that gives the reader the chance to compare the evolution of the graphic design of the visual systems used during the history of these games.
I recommend this book to all designers and architects who are concerned with the construction of a better urban space, in which communication graphics play a relevant role.
Useful but Lacking
29 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
There should be an accompanying CD with the images included as vector art. As is, it's merely visually interesting, but fairly useless as a production tool.
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