Pictogram Movie Poster

Graphic Design firm H-57

Due Date:
One week

Project:
Create a pictogram that conveys the essential storyline of a famous book or movie, in a simple, clear, FUN and easy-to-understand way. 

Objectives:

• Approach a problem from a unique perspective.
• Streamline a complex storyline into a simple, clear visual narrative.
• Improve your drawing skills with Adobe Illustrator.
• Draw simply but well.
• Consider the design of the whole page.

Pictograms

• Graphic stylized symbols
• Visual symbols that give information
• Pictures without words
• Graphic symbols that tell a story in a simple way
• A way to communicate messages without words
• Universal, visual, wordless language

This kind of symbol surround us in our daily lives.:

• signs 
  • on the street
  • in supermarkets
  • in department stores
  • in public buildings
  • on roads

• show us where to find
  • telephones
  • restrooms
  • train stations
  • airports
  • restaurants

examples:

• Sharp Curve Ahead
• Slow!: Children
• Specific Olympics Sports

To Start:

View and discuss the pictogram designs of H-57 and Viktor Hertz in our galleries section of this site:

Pictogram Movie Posters gallery

The images below were created by the graphic design firm  H-57.

​The images below were created by the graphic designer Viktor Hertz.