LOKSTAR: Week 2 - Signs & Visual Communication, Part 2a

Week 2 - Signs & Visual Communication, Part 2a - Elements of Design

CALLIGRAM

A calligram is a poem, phrase, or word thats arranged in a form that creates a visual image.

Here we see the word ANT composing a the figure os an ant.

In this illustration wee the picture of a PIE created from the way it is spelled P I E .

Here we see the word CAT and MOUSE composing the figures of a cat and mouse.

PICTOGRAM

A pictogram is a image that sends out a message or instruction simply through its self illustration.

This is a pictogram of a man throwing out trash.the message it sends out is for people to throw their trash in the trash can.

This pictogram shows a cigarette being crossed out. And its significance is to send out the message of "no smoking".

Here we se a pictogram of a person in a wheel chair. The purpose of it is to show a disabled area or other thing made and specifically for the disabled like parking.

In this pictogram we see 1. The captain and co-captain of a plane, 2. the flight attendants, 3.the security checks, 4. The flight check in/ registration, 5. the walking isles , 6. the luggage carrier 7. waiting and unloading area 8. The luggage pick up and 9. the luggage transportation to the plane

Here we see images from a Olympics event.

In the illustration it shows, 1. swimming 2. running 3. squash 4. boxing 5. cycling 6. gymnastics 7.hockey 8. rugby 9.tennis 10.basketball 11. rugby 10.marksman 11. lawn bowls 12. table tennis 13. triathalon 14. judo 15. weightlifting