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Graphical
symbols for public information.
We all
come into contact with symbols, for example when travelling, shopping
or visiting libraries and hospitals. Properly designed, the symbols
are readily understandable and make life easier for us. Because
pictorial symbols – graphical symbols – are so widespread
in public places, it is important, as a matter of democracy and
human rights, that everyone should be able to understand them.
“Graphical Symbols for Many More” is a national devel-opment
and standardisation project aimed at making public symbols more
uniform and more serviceable in keeping with the concept of Design
for All. Graphical symbols must serve everyone’s purposes.
The objective is a Swedish standard laying guidelines and policy
for the design and use of graph-ical symbols. This book contains
the competition entries, presented by category, Medical centre,
Library, Travel centre, Source separation, Playground, Evacuation
meeting point and Internet café. The winning entry, the nominated
entries and the honourable mention are presented in their entirety.
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