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Symbolism & Graphic Comm.
DS 120 Lecture 4B
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Art/Design
Undergraduate 1
03/02/2008

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Term
Verbal Codes
Definition
Refers to human speech or spoken language
Term
Sound Codes
Definition
Refers to musical and other sound elements from the environment
Term
Non Verbal Codes
Definition

Visual

 

Tactile 

Term
Visual Codes
Definition
Symbolic meanings of elements are apprehended
through sense of sight
Term
[image]
Definition
Visual Code
Term
[image]
Definition
Tactile Code
Term
Object Representational
Definition
The symbols closely resemble the real subject and are often referred to as iconic or pictorial in nature
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Abstract Representational
Definition
The symbols have a general likeness to the original subject or things
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Abstract Non-representational
Definition
The symbols have no physical likeness to a real subject or things, but they may represent an entity, concept or idea
Term

Logo

(from greek logotipos) 

Definition
a graphical element, symbol, or icon that, together with its logotype (which is set in a unique typeface or

arranged in a particular way) form a trademark or brand
 

Term
Icon
Definition
Image of holy person, celebrity, design on computer screen, including pictures or symbols that are  universally recognized to be representative of something
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Purpose of Logo
Definition

Identifies a product for an individual, cororate or culture.

 

Conveys an image/concept about the business with as few elements as possible so that they are easily recognizable and memorable

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To Make a Good Logo
Definition
Use few colors, or try to limit colors to spot colors
 
Avoid gradients as a distinguishing feature
 
Produce alternatives for different contexts
Term
A Logo can be:
Definition
- an emblem
- an emblem + brand/company name
- an emblem + brand/company name + slogan
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Common Logo Design
Definition

- Typefaces or letters (Cocacola) 

-  Shape and lines or letters (BMW)

- Shape without lines or letters (Target)

- Shape as letters (IBM)

 

Term
Memory and Association
Definition

Memory is an integral part of perception.  We draw meanings and make senses of the world around us through and from experiences.

 

Visual suggestion is also used to sell products 

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