A pictograph (also called pictogram or pictogramme) is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object. Earliest examples of pictographs include ancient or prehistoric drawings or paintings found on rock walls. Pictographs are also used in writing and graphic systems in which the characters are to considerable extent pictorial [...]
MTV often runs various public service campaigns, although many of their TV shows may make you question what service they are doing the public. However, these ads, created by the ad agency Grey for MTV are rather eye-catching. Instead of doing the typical style of preaching about condom use, MTV and Grey decided to [...]
There are a variety of situations in life where it feels like there’s a miscommunication between people, objects, concepts or ideas. If only they could write a letter and communicate with each other, everything would be resolved. Well, in this amusing series, you’ll see these hypothetical letters. Enjoy.
Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday which focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 2 in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All [...]
In the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters in Japan, the Japanese government is needing to ration power supplies, and to get the message out, they’ve had designers create a number of posters that are truly fascinating. Each poster has a different method of communicating the message, but the message itself is clear: [...]
Legos can be used to create nearly anything imaginable, which is why they are such a popular toy for both children and adults. Not only are Legos fun to play with, they can also be used to teach a variety of skills, ranging from organization and planning, to understanding directions and the fundamentals of engineering. [...]
A perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system or “supermoon” is a full or new moon that coincides with a close approach by the Moon to the Earth. The Moon’s distance varies each month between approximately 357,000 kilometers (222,000 mi) and 406,000 km (252,000 mi) due to its elliptical orbit around the Earth (distances given are center-to-center). [...]
There are a number of mental health disorders that are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and each has unique presenting symptoms. These disorders are often used in film and literary works for interesting characters because of the unique symptoms and behaviors with each. Here are some way creative minimalist posters [...]