Design of Pictograms

In this course you will learn the theory related to the pictograms, their function, what characteristics a good pictogram has to fulfill and tricks and techniques for the development of them.

First we will define what is a pictogram and how it differs from an icon and then we will make a brief review of the history of the pictograms commenting on some of the most relevant facts and figures. The next thing will be to start conceptualizing ideas and creating a mental map. Then we will go to work to create a few sketches of our pictograms and to learn how to adapt them to the retina. And finally, we will go to the computer, where we will elaborate the definitive pictograms, we will make a few touch-ups and we will give them color.