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Confusing Signs - cover

Confusing Signs

Mira Donnelly

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

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Synopsis

Confusing Signs explores the often-overlooked world of signage failures and their impact on our daily lives. It examines how poorly designed signs, from contradictory traffic instructions to ambiguous public notices, create confusion and potentially hazardous situations. The book argues that these failures reflect a broader societal struggle with clear communication, revealing vulnerabilities in our communication infrastructure.

 
The book demonstrates how flaws in visual communication and linguistic clarity affect social behavior and erode public trust. For example, confusing traffic signs can increase accidents, while poorly worded public health notices can lead to misunderstandings of vital information. By drawing on real-world examples and academic research, Confusing Signs highlights the importance of understanding semantics and pragmatics in sign interpretation.

 
Structured in four parts, the book progresses from introducing core concepts to analyzing specific categories of confusing signs, examining their consequences, and proposing solutions. Ultimately, it offers valuable insights for improving communication in various fields, emphasizing the need for evidence-based approaches rooted in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and design.
Disponible depuis: 29/03/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 78 pages.

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