A pictogram is an image created by people for the purpose of quick and clear communication without language or words, in order to draw attention to something.
Task: Create ONE pictogram for NUS communityand this pictogram will be placed within NUS campus.
My idea is taken from the Deck. It is rather common that ppl leave their bags on the seats and table to reserve their seats and off they went to buy their lunches.
This pose a great opportunity for potential thefts. Hence, I would like to create a pictogram to warn students from that danger.
Initially, i have created a pictogram which purpose is to warn ppl against reserving the seats by putting their bags on it.
This is my 5 degree of abstraction for my first try.
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During the tutorial, comments such as the ambiguity of the sign made me had to redo my work.
My sign can mean 'do not reserve seats' and at the same time mean 'do not leave ur belongings unattended'.
Furthermore, I was told that my last step, the abstraction level is actually not ABSTRACT enough. I merely remove the details inside and did nothing to the overall structure of the pictogram. Hence, i took the chance of recess week to re-do my work.
oh man! It took me whole lot of time! Goodness!
My second try:
I will re-take the realistic photo again.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP 5:
I may consider refining my final pictogram to make it even more abstract. For example, changing the hand into a stick hand or sth along that line.
Eventually, I decided to choose the last second one to develop into my final prototype.
FINAL DRAFT:
I was thinking of putting 'CAUTION!', thinking that it might create a clearer visual communication. My friend suggested that 'BEWARE!' may work better and hence my final.
FINAL:
Is my pictogram too detailed? My bags have too many details is it?
I wonder... comments please. =D
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