Topic 6 Icons and symbols
This weeks study is about a set of 8 Icons or symbols, what they're used for and where they are commonly found. What colour is used and the message its meant to represent. The icons I will be studying are found on the train I take every day to get to university and back home. These are rules and notices that can be seen throughout the train.
This first image has two icons. The first (left) icon is an informative icon, it informs those that use hearing aids that there are services available for them on the train. These two icons are found near the entry along the top of the train walls. I found it difficult to understand what this icon meant, I initially thought it meant that there is no support for the deaf in the train, however, now knowing that it means that the train supports those with a hearing impairment has changed my understanding of this sign.
The second icon is of a camera with the words 'Crime prevention cameras operating' this sign is easy to understand even without the words below the image. The icon clearly suggests that there are cameras operating within the train. I think the reason for the words below is to make customers feel at ease, that the cameras are being used to keep them safe and to catch criminals, in case they believe that they are being spied on or the cameras are being misused in any other way.
The camera icon is often used all over in public areas and where security is present, however, these signs aren't always displayed on personal property where cameras are present.
The image below has 5 icons. The top-left icon shows a coffee cup and bottle with arrows pointing to the lids, suggesting that drinking containers are allowed as long as they have lids that can seal the container. This isn't a sign that is often seen around in public areas that I have been in. There might be more of these signs on buses and public transport vehicles that require sealable containers for drinks.
The second image, below the previously spoken of icon, is of an image that looks like a burger with steam that has been crossed out. This suggests that hot food is not allowed on the train. This is there to inform passengers that they shouldn't eat food that smells strong for the comfort of the other passengers on the train.
The next icon is a no-smoking icon with a lit cigarette that is crossed out. This says that there is no smoking allowed on the train. These signs are often used in public areas where the area is inclosed or where smoking is not allowed. This icon would have grown in its use since the hazards of smoking have become known to scientists and the public.
The next icon at the bottom is one of a wine bottle and glass that is crossed out. This is used in public areas where there are alcohol bans such as public transport and beaches. This is displayed to protect the public and to encourage safe drinking habits in safe areas where events or private social gatherings are being held.
The last icon in this image is the icon on the right is for priority seats. It is to inform passengers that these seats should be kept for the elderly, pregnant women and those with children. These are seats that are nearest to the doors and are easily accessible. Passengers know that if there are no seats left and they are sitting in these allocated seats that they should give their seat to anyone who fits within these parameters.
The last image (below) is a warning sign/icon that suggests that there is a tripping hazard. This is on the doors of the train where passengers would see this before they exit the train as a reminder that there are steps going down out the train as well as to mind the gap between the train and the platform. This icon can be found where ever there are stairs or tripping hazards, such as in shopping centres, event centres etc.
These icons are well placed around the train and are visible to passengers. The icons are coloured to suit the brand image of AT and contrast well with the interior of the train. A lot of the signs used would also be used in other public locations, therefore, passengers would understand what they mean.
This first image has two icons. The first (left) icon is an informative icon, it informs those that use hearing aids that there are services available for them on the train. These two icons are found near the entry along the top of the train walls. I found it difficult to understand what this icon meant, I initially thought it meant that there is no support for the deaf in the train, however, now knowing that it means that the train supports those with a hearing impairment has changed my understanding of this sign.
The second icon is of a camera with the words 'Crime prevention cameras operating' this sign is easy to understand even without the words below the image. The icon clearly suggests that there are cameras operating within the train. I think the reason for the words below is to make customers feel at ease, that the cameras are being used to keep them safe and to catch criminals, in case they believe that they are being spied on or the cameras are being misused in any other way.
The camera icon is often used all over in public areas and where security is present, however, these signs aren't always displayed on personal property where cameras are present.
The image below has 5 icons. The top-left icon shows a coffee cup and bottle with arrows pointing to the lids, suggesting that drinking containers are allowed as long as they have lids that can seal the container. This isn't a sign that is often seen around in public areas that I have been in. There might be more of these signs on buses and public transport vehicles that require sealable containers for drinks.
The second image, below the previously spoken of icon, is of an image that looks like a burger with steam that has been crossed out. This suggests that hot food is not allowed on the train. This is there to inform passengers that they shouldn't eat food that smells strong for the comfort of the other passengers on the train.
The next icon is a no-smoking icon with a lit cigarette that is crossed out. This says that there is no smoking allowed on the train. These signs are often used in public areas where the area is inclosed or where smoking is not allowed. This icon would have grown in its use since the hazards of smoking have become known to scientists and the public.
The next icon at the bottom is one of a wine bottle and glass that is crossed out. This is used in public areas where there are alcohol bans such as public transport and beaches. This is displayed to protect the public and to encourage safe drinking habits in safe areas where events or private social gatherings are being held.
The last icon in this image is the icon on the right is for priority seats. It is to inform passengers that these seats should be kept for the elderly, pregnant women and those with children. These are seats that are nearest to the doors and are easily accessible. Passengers know that if there are no seats left and they are sitting in these allocated seats that they should give their seat to anyone who fits within these parameters.
The last image (below) is a warning sign/icon that suggests that there is a tripping hazard. This is on the doors of the train where passengers would see this before they exit the train as a reminder that there are steps going down out the train as well as to mind the gap between the train and the platform. This icon can be found where ever there are stairs or tripping hazards, such as in shopping centres, event centres etc.
These icons are well placed around the train and are visible to passengers. The icons are coloured to suit the brand image of AT and contrast well with the interior of the train. A lot of the signs used would also be used in other public locations, therefore, passengers would understand what they mean.
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