MODULE 2.1 (Prelim)

Signs

are used to convey information in pictorial form

Semiotics

the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation

environmental graphic design (EGD)

is the use of graphic elements such as typography, color, imagery, and textures to curate and enhance the experience people have within a space.

breathing spacebreathing space

Symbols need ‘______’; they should not clash or overlap rather than crowd a single figure with symbols,

mandatory sign

They give a positive instruction. Road signs which are used to set the obligations of all traffic which use a specific area of road.

mandatory sign

these road signs usually have circular, use white symbol on a blue background

international symbol of access

prohibition sign

This means a safety sign behaviour likely to cause a risk to health or safety.

prohibition sign

this type of signs generally use a black safety symbol in a red circle with a diagonal cross through.

warning sign

It is a type of sign which indicates a potential hazard, obstacle or condition requiring special attention.

warning sign

this type of sign usually take the shape of an equilateral triangle with a white background and thick red border.

safety sign

It is medium of communication that convey information or instructions regarding the physical safety of people.

safety sign

This type of sign usually have a symbol and text, although there are safety signs that have only one of the two.

danger sign

signs warn of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be life threatening

department of public works and highways

Road signs in the Philippines are regulated and standardized by the _____

symbol

a type of sign where meaning is assigned through cultural convention

interpretation

meaning is not fixed; it depends on context, culture, and the observer.

semiotics

helps us “read the city” as a text

breathing space

symbol need ____, they should not clash or overlap rather than crowd a single figure with symbols.

blue

__ safety signs are used to indicate mandatory action that must be followed to comply with health and safety requirements

Blue

is a neutral, nonthreatening color that stands out while conveying instructions without alarm.

red

a safety sign color that indicates prohibition or fire safety equipment location

red

a color that is universally recognized as a warning commands immediate attention and is associated with urgency and danger.

yellow/ amber

a safety sign color that gives warnings for hazards that could pose a risk to health and safety.

yellow/ amber

a color that is highly visible and psychological linked to caution, ensuring rapid hazard recognition

green

a safety sign color that indicates safety relted information.

green

a color that is associated with safety, reassurance, and a go-ahead signal, making it an ideal color for emergency and first aid-related signage.

regulatory sign

They are traffic control devices that inform road users of traffic laws, regulations, or requirements that must be followed at a given place and time.

directional sign

a sign that helps people to find their way safely and efficiently by providing route, location, and facility information

restrictive sign

a sign that is a traffic control sign that prohibits certain action or limit road usage.

warning sign

signs that are traffic control devices that alert road users to potential hazards, changes in road condition, or unexpected situations ahead.

informative sign

a sign that is about traffic or wayfinding signs that provide useful information, directions, or services to road users.

kilometer post

a concrete marking found on th eside of the roads. these serve as mini landmarks and have distance information written on them.

luneta

Where is the KM 0?