Communication is a process of transferring information from one entity to another COMMUNICATION
PICTOGRAM
PICTOGRAM Since language differences can create barriers to understanding A pictogram is a symbol which represents a concept or an object.
USES Pictograms remain in common use today; for example the symbols on public train stations airports,
chemical hazard label, A chemical hazard label is a pictogram applied to containers of dangerous chemical compounds to indicate the specific risk. common set of pictograms are the laundry symbols Laundry symbols also called care symbols are pictograms which represent different methods of washing, drying, dry-cleaning and ironing clothing.
The cultural differences can be seen on toilets for "men" and "women“ pictograms. USES
In Africa In Iran
IN PARIS IN BANGLORE
PEACE FLAG IN ITALY AND ROME PEACE DOVE IN ISLAM & CHRISTAINTY PEACE OLIVE
DOT PICTOGRAMS the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) The DOT pictograms are a set of pictograms used to convey information useful to travelers without using words.
ADVANTAGES Pictograms are visually standardized. it clear, semantically unambiguous, adaptable and, above all, simple. Easy to understand to the people spoke different languages.
DISADVANTAGES There are not Picto images for all words. some pictograms create confusion