Using Symbols, Signs, and Icons
Learn what different graphic symbols represent and how to choose and use symbols, icons, and other graphic representations effectively in print and electronic publications or signage.
5 Ways to Use Dingbats
The simple shapes and pictures found in dingbat fonts make them especially useful in logo design or as icons or symbols in newsletters, books, brochures, or other types of publications. Increase their usefulness with one of these easy techniques.
The simple shapes and pictures found in dingbat fonts make them especially useful in logo design or as icons or symbols in newsletters, books, brochures, or other types of publications. Increase their usefulness with one of these easy techniques.
Signs, Symbols, and Ciphers - A Book Review
This slim, nicely illustrated volume takes a complex subject and makes it fairly accessible and understandable. Not a must-read but a good historical look at signs and symbols.
This slim, nicely illustrated volume takes a complex subject and makes it fairly accessible and understandable. Not a must-read but a good historical look at signs and symbols.
Graphic Representations of Changes
If you're seeking a simple way to represent ideas such as "Incremental changes over time can equal big changes," "Discontinuities and uncertainties," or "Hype or Bandwagon Effects," consider playing with some of these line graphs at the University of Arizona.
If you're seeking a simple way to represent ideas such as "Incremental changes over time can equal big changes," "Discontinuities and uncertainties," or "Hype or Bandwagon Effects," consider playing with some of these line graphs at the University of Arizona.
Metaphors
Learn how to use graphic metaphors correctly including creating navigational symbols for Web pages from Encyclopedia of Educational Technology.
Learn how to use graphic metaphors correctly including creating navigational symbols for Web pages from Encyclopedia of Educational Technology.
Signs, Symbols, Icons
Take a look at types of symbols and how well they convey information in this Encyclopedia of Educational Technology tutorial.
Take a look at types of symbols and how well they convey information in this Encyclopedia of Educational Technology tutorial.
Symbol Signs
AIGA has EPS and GIF format symbols signs available for viewing and download. These transporation and communication signs include symbols for mail, lost and found, escalator, nursery, drinking fountain, car rental, rail transporation, coffeeshop, parking, and much more.
AIGA has EPS and GIF format symbols signs available for viewing and download. These transporation and communication signs include symbols for mail, lost and found, escalator, nursery, drinking fountain, car rental, rail transporation, coffeeshop, parking, and much more.
Symbols and the Senses
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology defines icon, index, and symbol and discusses color, sound, and animation as ways to symbolize or represent information.
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology defines icon, index, and symbol and discusses color, sound, and animation as ways to symbolize or represent information.
Symbols.com
Over 2500 Math and Science symbols, runes, ideograms, and more. Not a download site, it's more of an encyclopedia. Great resource for learning about symbols, shapes, and the ideas they convey.
Over 2500 Math and Science symbols, runes, ideograms, and more. Not a download site, it's more of an encyclopedia. Great resource for learning about symbols, shapes, and the ideas they convey.