Monday, March 3, 2014

Fantastic Five- Pictograms

A pictogram, also called a pictogramme, or pictograph, is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object. Pictographs are often used in writing and graphic systems in which the characters are to a considerable extent pictorial in appearance.




Worker Construction Proper Safety Attire Uniform Wear Cloth Icon Symbol Sign Pictogram — Stock Vector #11245532
This pictogram displays the safety rules and regulations for construction workers through pictures. Each image within the image is an example of a proper way to be equipped on the job. This pictogram is a good example because if put into writing, it would be a much longer process to read and comprehend.
Photo by: Unknown Person
Source: http://depositphotos.com/11245532/stock-illustration-Worker-Construction-Proper-Safety-
Attire-Uniform-Wear-Cloth-Icon-Symbol-Sign-Pictogram.html

Symbol Signs (OTF)
This pictogram displays signs that one might see while in a building. It is an overall collage type image that conveys many examples in one.
Photo by: Paul Andrew
Source:http://speckyboy.com/2010/08/17/useful-and-free-pictogram-dingbat-fonts/

 
Here we have a diagram of several simple procedures that one might endure when going for a simple checkup at the doctors office. Each image gives its viewer a description of what they are looking at.
Photo by:Unknown
Source: http://depositphotos.com/11592894/stock-illustration-Health-Medical-Body-Check-Up-Examination-Test-Icon-Symbol-Sign-Pictogram.html

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