Signs are any kind of visual graphics created to display information to a particular audience. This is typically manifested in the form of way-finding information in places such as streets or inside/outside of buildings. Signage is distinct from labeling, which conveys information about a particular product. The main purpose of a signs is to communicate, to convey information such that its receiver can make cognitive decisions based on the information provided. In general, signs can be classified into the following functions: (a) Information: signs giving information about services and facilities, e.g., maps, directories, instructions for use, etc. (b) Direction: signs leading to services, facilities, functional spaces and key areas, e.g., sign posts, directional arrows, etc. (c) Identification: signs indicating services and facilities, e.g., room names & numbers, toilet signs, number of floors, etc. (d) Safety and Regulatory: signs giving warning or safety instructions, e.g., warning signs, traffic signs, exit signs, rules & regulations, etc. Signs have very specific shapes. These shapes on signs send messages to the audience and form a set of rules that should be followed when developing . The particular shapes may vary among different parts of the world. Rectangular signs are used to portray information to an audience. This is found in safe condition signs, public information signs, and fire equipment signs. These signs provide information to an audience. They tell where something is, what something is, and similar information. In contrast, a circular sign is an instruction that must be followed. Both the mandatory and the prohibition signs provide instructions that cannot be ignored. Finally, there is the triangle or the warning sign. This is used to convey danger. It can also provide information but its primary purpose it to quickly tell you to be aware and careful. Source: Wikipedia
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 07:52:25 +0000
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