Symbols Identity and Design devices Type as image Diagraphics Photographs Use photographs to represent actual people, places, and things only if the images are visually interesting and legible at screen resolution. Top Illustrations Drawings, paintings, cartoons, 3D models, etc. Illustrations should clarify and simplify meaning.
Symbols speed up visual search of competing elements and helps focus the user on the data.
If possible, make use of familiar symbolism, colors, sounds, and shapes. Beware, that symbols can confuse and frustrate the learner if they are too abstract. Design for use in a variety of media. Top Design devices Rules, borders, active grids, bullets, dingbats, etc. Design devices separate content and help to establish order and hierarchy.