Journal # 5

Fire Extinguisher

I chose to keep the fire extinguisher symbol as simple as possible. However, it could have many different meanings, so it would have to be used in a context next to the actual extinguisher, or on it. I chose to use black fire to make it easy to see. Next, I used a circle and cross in bright red to show the importance of no fire, or extinguishing fire.

Custodian's Closet

I used to work as a custodian and used a mop and bucket often. This is why I decided to create a simple mop and bucket as the symbol. The colors I used have nothing to do with importance. I used them because I can remember working with my favorite red mop and bucket.

Exit

I chose to use no words in my exit sign, due to the fact that not everybody speaks the same language. I created the enclosure to be a very simple box, and made a vibrant red arrow leaving it. The vibrant red follows the same general qualities of a normal exit signs we see in America today.

Executive Washroom

For this symbol, I had to figure out the difference between hierarchies of positions. Then I compared these hierarchies to kings, queens, and peasants of the past. To show the supreme rule within the facility, I chose to use a crown which designates the executive supreme rule. On the crown I placed gems to further the righteousness of the crown.

Parking Garage

I chose to keep the parking garage sign simple. A black box and black car clearly represent a parking space. If the viewer happened to know the english language, the P would stand out even more because of the use of white space.

Men's/Women's Restroom

Instead of using people or words to segregate public restroom signs, I chose to use some of the first symbols used to describe a man and a woman. The pointed up triangle is used to represent the man's organ, whereas the pointed down triangle is used to describe a woman's.