Assignment 2 - A breeze one

We're supposed to choose an object or activity and abstract it to a simple design. I had quite a number of ideas on this. The final idea that I chose was the simplest one which I had thought of when I was in the library. I saw some of the signs and it does not have one that is really "representative" of keeping "silence in the library". Lets look at my design:



The picture speaks for itself. It starts by reducing details step by step. The best picture is the 4th from the left where it contains a book, lips and pointing finger. Picture 5 is perfect for "Silence" or "keep quiet". I feel that it is too general to use it in the library. Picture 5 could be used inside/outside exam halls, library, inside theatre, etc. Therefore, in order to describe "silence in the library", picture 4 is the best. The sign itself can tell that it involves "books" and "silence". The place with the most books is the library. (probably won't need the sign for a bookshop in case you're arguing).


I was surprised when someone could guess the actual meaning of the icon by just showing the 5th picture. I was expecting the answer to be "Silence" instead of "Silence in the library". Looks like someone can guess what I am thinking... hmms... Anyway, the feedback given during the tutorial class is that the lips is not obvious. I think it is because of the "line" dividing the 2 lips isn't obvious from far. As seen in this picture, it is also not clear. I shall make it more obvious by thickening the line.

I heard that next week's tutorial is telling stories using pictures. I am looking forward to it as it is quite similar to filming which is one of my favorite hobby. Shall elaborate more about the concept for the next tutorial post. (Hint: storyboard is basically what you need to handle the next tutorial)