Pictographs

Pictographs have played an effective role in representation, dating back to prehistoric drawings and paintings found on rock walls and caves. A pictograph has become one of the most simplistic but also most established forms of representation. Pictography is a form of writing which uses representational, pictorial drawings to convey meaning, instruction etc.

Although I have previously stated I am extremely fond of the idea of simplistic design, pictogram's are too simple and child like for my liking. Although they have become such a natural part of everyday life I feel pictogram's are only effective for animation, cartoon, or humorous design; like the pictographic story I have created below.

As you can see in the above image that I created, pictogram's have no interest and idea of space and proportion and often are used in design in an humorous way. Below are a few more examples of humorous pictogram's, that are used so often on geeky, graphic t-shirts.