The Significance of Environmental Graphics

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Environmental graphic design (EGD) is a design profession embracing many design disciplines including graphic design, architecture, industrial design and landscape architecture. Practitioners in this field are concerned with the visual aspects of way finding, communicating identity and brands, information design, and shaping a sense of place. Some examples of work produced by environmental graphic designers include the design and planning of sign programs, way finding consulting, exhibit and interpretive design, entertainment environments, retail design, information design including maps, as well as memorial and donor recognition programs. Environmental graphics have been divided into three main areas. These areas have been explained below.

1. Signage and Way finding
Signage and way finding programs communicate site and navigational information to a viewer. Signage helps to identify and brand a specific place, and when used as part of a larger way finding program helps people to determine orientation and navigate a complex environment with ease. Some of the signs that assist in way finding include road signs, Pictograms on packages, traffic signs etc.

2. Interpretation
Interpretive environments tell a story or communicate an idea or theme. Most often recognized as exhibit design, it also includes projects such as historical sites. They educate people on how the site impacted on the life and activities of some famous historic icons in the society.

3. Place making
Place making takes a more conceptual approach in that it involves designing a distinctive image for a site. It typically focuses less on communicating information. It focuses more on a site’s branding, architecture and interior design, among other things.

Environmental graphics are relevant in our lives. The listed points discuss their benefits.

1. They aid in the smooth human movement in the community- Signs and symbols found in our environment ensures free and smooth movement of members of the society such as road users, motorists and pedestrians. Without them would have resulted in chaos and disorder in our movement in the community.

2. They give warnings about dangers and hazards- Pictograms on packages of products warns us against hazardous chemicals that can be a threat to our health. The best ways of handling equipments and products are relayed to us by the help of these pictograms and signs.

3. They give directions as to handling situations and object – Road signs and markings, aid motor users to know how to handle hazards on the road. Package symbols give direction on how to handle and use products without any health implications.

Smith Micro Launches AniMates Stickers for iOS 10 iMessage Store

Story-based sticker packs showcase new characters via iMessage and popular social channels

ALISO VIEJO, CA, October 19, 2016 – Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI) today announced AniMates™ stickers, a newly designed series of characters for mobile messaging available in Apple’s new iMessage store as part of the iOS 10 update. The first set of AniMates stickers available include Jaxon, Harper and Milo – a boy, a girl and a dog with their own social media accounts where users can follow their adventures and even participate in the evolution of the characters. A high quality stickers Sydney depends on your artist designer. In our area I find Absolutesignsolutions.com.au very flexible in creating custom stickers.

“Stickers are the ‘shorthand’ for today’s generation of mobile users who want more emotion and personality than the text-speak that has evolved with chat-based messaging,” said Jonathan Horvath, Senior Director of Product Management at Smith Micro. “AniMates characters are expressive and engaging, so they not only enhance the texting experience, but allow users to participate in the lives of their favorite characters through YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.”

The AniMates stickers were designed using Smith Micro’s Moho® (formerly Anime Studio®) 2D animation software. The initial launch of AniMates on iMessage includes four sticker packs, each containing a combination of fifteen animated and static stickers: Jaxon by AniMates, Harper by AniMates, Milo by AniMates, and Jaxon and Harper by AniMates. Individual packs are $0.99, or users can purchase all four packs together: AniMates Bundle for $1.99.

To purchase the AniMates sticker packs, simply do the following:

  • Launch iMessage
  • Open the App drawer
  • Tap the ‘+’ to open the iMessage App Store interface
  • Tap the search button in the upper left corner
  • Search for ‘AniMates’
  • Select the AniMates sticker pack you want to purchase

Stay updated on the adventures of Jaxon, Harper and Milo by following them on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to catch them on their YouTube channel:

YouTube – Animates Live

Instagram – Animates

Facebook – Animates Live

About Smith Micro Software, Inc.

Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich today’s connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, video streaming, and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit smithmicro.com (NASDAQ: SMSI).

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