1,000 Icons, Symbols, and Pictograms: Visual Communications for Every Language

by Blackcoffee Design (Editor)

Overview

A catalog of 1,000 symbol and icon designs in an affordable format .

Pictorial symbols are, in some respects, superior to words as a form of communication. If well-designed, they can be understood by people of all different races and cultures and can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read. Symbols can be identified more quickly than words, making them especially useful in situations where fast reactions are required (e.g., control panels in airplanes.) As a result, symbols are of the utmost importance to graphic designers and their ever-present challenge to create effective visual communication for their clients. Like Rockport's other '1,000' series books, this collection of designs provides a virtual catalog of ideas for designers to look to for creative inspiration. No matter what type of job or client presents itself, designers can view the work of 1,000 other talented designers to find unique and distinctive elements and influences.

Like Rockport's other books in the '1,000' series, this collection of designs provides a virtual catalog of ideas for designers to look to for creative inspiration. No matter what type of job or client presents itself designers will be able to look to the work of 1000 other talented designers to find unique and distinctive elements and influences to inspire their own work. The content is organized by subject matter allowing readers to find symbols which relate to the specific job they are working on.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616736354
Publisher:	Rockport Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2006
Series:	1000 Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	28 MB
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About the Author

Blackcoffee Design, Inc., specializes in communications design for consumer products and services. Founding in 1994, they have worked with a wide range of clients, including Acura, Adidas/Salomon, Converse, Hasbro, Kryptonite, MTV, Showtime, and Timberland.

Blackcoffee is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Blackcoffee Design, Inc., specializes in communications design for consumer products and services. Founding in 1994, they have worked with a wide range of clients, including Acura, Adidas/Salomon, Converse, Hasbro, Kryptonite, MTV, Showtime, and Timberland. Blackcoffee is located in Boston, Massachusetts.