Blog List

http://pixarblog.blogspot.com/

http://ilovetypography.com/

I have chosen two very different blogs to follow. The first is the PIXAR blog. Pixar is the creator, along with Disney, behind such animated films like Finding Nimo, Cars, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life and the Incredibles. I have chosen to follow this blog because I believe that PIXAR is the future. They are innovators why have put together some of the greatest collection of films that I have ever seen. PIXAR uses the blog to discuss upcoming projects, what is happening with films that are currently in progress and any news regarding animators or creators.

The second blog I have chosen is the I Love Typography blog. It is exactly what it sounds like. The blog is put together by posting various images of different types of typography that the blogger runs into and deems interesting. I have chosen this blog because, through discussion in class, I am trying to pay more attention to the typography that I see in my daily life and how it impacts me. I plan on using this blog to help give me better incite into how to look at things and why it is the way it is.

Iconic Representation

I read an article recently about Emergency Exit signs in America in contrast to the rest of the world. As it turns out, America is the only country that uses the red EXIT signs above doors and in hallways. The rest of the world uses a green sign with a figure running for the door. American’s use the red EXIT sign saying that the signs are clear and bold. The red is used to represent the urgency. Countries who use the alternative sign say that the American signs have big faults: they say that the people who do not read English would not be able to read the sign, and that the red is signals danger and caution. In comparison, the other sign is green and represents safety. Its image is understandable to everyone no matter what language you speak.
It wasn’t until I read this article that I realized the flaws of the American Exit sign. You would assume that something as important as an Exit sign should be better designed. From what I can see the sign the rest of the world uses is better. Especially considering the different cultures that are in this country, it isn’t fair to assume that everyone should be able to understand our Exit sign. Especially considering the signs they are accustom to. I think the responsible thing to do would be to incorporate the green sign and eventually push out the typical red Exit sign all together.