PCB drawings today appear more like mechanical drawings for engines rather than for electronic components. Topics like Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) also known as Geometrical Product Specification (GPS) and ISO 8015 are coming up and various symbols and their meanings are often not ...
As mentioned above, geometric tattoo designs often rely heavily on symbolism. Having such a long and rich history, geometry has acquired its very own set of specific symbols and significance. Even if you haven’t got a meaning in mind that you want your tattoo to convey, it’s a good ide...
Spirals are generally recognized as one of the oldest of symbols. Whatever their original meaning, it was certainly spiritual in nature. These symbols are found in Neolithic sites around the world. The image to the left is the curb stone at the entry to the Newgrange Neolithic passage tomb, ...
In the Paleolithic, geometric signs are abundant. They appear in rock art as well as on mobile objects like artworks, tools, or personal ornaments. These signs are often interpreted as a reflection of symbolic thought and associated with the origin of cognitively modern behavior.SignBaseis a pr...
And yet, despite their similarities, maps are unlike language; their elements are unlike words. The elements of a map are independent associative symbols with a reference fixed by convention but not by fixed associations or single, unequivocal reference [5,6]. Maps are cultural artifacts, based ...
2. The Influence of Psychology and Sociology on Design Principles Forms are known to have a significant impact on our emotions. This section will outline their role, from symbols, through design psychology, to the shapes and lines used. 2.1. Symbols and Cultural Memory In general, communication...