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1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 8502:2003 Graphical symbols and signs Creation and design of public information symbols Requirements ICS 01.080.10 ? Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 This British
2、 Standard, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 20 November 2003 BSI 20 November 2003 The following BSI references relate to the work on this British Standard: Committee reference PH/8/2 Draft for comment 03/106508 DC ISBN 0 580 42812 5 Committees respo
3、nsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical Committee PH/8 Graphical symbols, to Subcommittee PH/8/2, Public information graphical symbols and signs, upon which the following bodies were represented: ARTSLINE Disability Access Information Serv
4、ice British Hospitality Association British Standards Society British Waterways Board Chartered Society of Designers Consumer Policy Committee of BSI County Surveyors Society Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions Central Transport Group Forestry Commission Institute of Sport and
5、 Recreation Management London Transport Manchester Metropolitan University Network Rail Ordnance Survey Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Lifesaving Society UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Sport England Coopted members Am
6、endments issued since publication Amd. No.DateComments Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 i Contents Page Committees responsibleInside front cover National forewor
7、dii Introduction1 1Scope1 2Normative references1 3Terms and definitions1 4Creation procedure2 5Assignment of meaning, function and image content to the public information symbol3 6Design of the graphical symbol4 7Layout of templates11 Annex A (informative) Colour and file format13 Annex B (informati
8、ve) Additional design guidelines13 Annex C (informative) Representation of the human figure19 Annex D (informative) Representation of a body of water23 Annex E (informative) Checklist for designers26 Bibliography28 Index29 Figure 1 Example of assignment of meaning, function and image content to a pu
9、blic information symbol3 Figure 2 Example of the use of line thickness and line spacing in a graphical symbol and example of size reduction of a graphical symbol to 25 %5 Figure 3 Example of critical details6 Figure 4 Example of a combination of graphical symbols to form a new graphical symbol7 Figu
10、re 5 Example of the use of standardized representations8 Figure 6 Example of the use of a negation bar9 Figure 7 Example of the use of a negation cross10 Figure 8 Template for public information symbols without negation bar11 Figure 9 Template for public information symbols with negation bar12 Figur
11、e B.1 Examples of use of filled areas and outlining13 Figure B.2 Example of a symmetrical graphical symbol14 Figure B.3 Use of the direction arrow with the relevant symbol to indicate ladies toilet to the right15 Figure B.4 Example of countryside waymarking arrow16 Figure B.5 Example of countryside
12、waymarking arrow including another graphical symbol element18 Figure B.6 Example of the use of other arrows18 Figure C.1 Front and back views of human figure19 Figure C.2 Side views of human figure19 Figure C.3 Examples of the adaptation of the human figure to convey particular activities20 Figure C
13、.4 Example of graphical representation of a human body element22 Figure C.5 Examples of dynamic movement22 Figure D.1 Examples of public information symbols depicting activities or objects on the water surface or above it24 Figure D.2 Example of a public information symbol depicting an activity bene
14、ath the water surface26 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 ii BSI 20 November 2003 Foreword This British Standard has been prepared by Subcommittee PH/8/2. This British Standard specif
15、ies requirements for the creation and design of public information symbols. It is intended for use in conjunction with BS 8501. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standa
16、rd does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 29 and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. Licensed Copy:
17、 London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 1 Introduction A graphical symbol is defined as a visually perceptible figure used to transmit information independently of language. Public i
18、nformation symbols are used to convey specific messages, the understanding of which is independent of specialist or occupational training. Consistency in the design of such symbols for use in a particular situation or in similar situations is important, as is comprehensibility. Thus, there is a need
19、 to standardize the principles for creating and designing public information symbols to ensure visual clarity, to maintain consistency and thereby to improve recognition. 1 Scope This British Standard specifies requirements for the creation and design of graphical symbols to be used for public infor
20、mation. It specifies requirements for the design of graphical symbols suitable for use in public information symbols for submission for registration as approved public information symbols, including line thickness, the use of graphical symbol elements and how to indicate negation. It also specifies
21、templates to be used in the design of public information symbols. It is intended for use by all those involved in the commissioning and the creation and design of public information symbols. This standard is not applicable to safety signs, including fire safety signs, or to traffic signs for use on
22、the public highway which are governed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 1 or specially authorized by the Secretary of State under Section 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 2. Examples are given for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute requirements for
23、particular public information symbols. NOTE 1Safety signs, including fire safety signs, are covered by BS 5499. Water safety signs are covered by BS 5499-11. NOTE 2Existing public information symbols are specified in BS 8501. NOTE 3The illustrations in this standard are as accurate as possible withi
24、n the limitations of the printing process. NOTE 4Recommendations on colour and file format are given in Annex A, additional design guidelines are given in Annex B, Annex C and Annex D, and a checklist for designers is given in Annex E. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are in
25、dispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. BS 8501, Graphical symbols and signs Public information symbols. 3 Terms and definitions F
26、or the purposes of this British Standard the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 graphical symbol visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning used to transmit information independently of language 3.2 public information symbol graphical symbol, intended to give information to the ge
27、neral public, the understanding of which is independent of specialist or occupational training 3.3 safety sign sign that gives a general safety message, by means of a safety colour and a geometric shape and which, by the addition of a graphical symbol, gives a particular safety meaning 3.4 negation
28、indication of the absence or opposite of something actual or positive Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 2 BSI 20 November 2003 3.5 graphical symbol element part of a graphical symbol
29、with a particular meaning 3.6 negation element element of a graphical symbol intended to negate the original intended message given by the symbol 3.7 critical detail element of a graphical symbol without which the graphical symbol cannot be understood 3.8 meaning message that a public information sy
30、mbol is intended to convey 3.9 function written description of the purpose of the information to be conveyed by a graphical symbol 3.10 image content written description of the elements of a graphical symbol NOTEThe image content can also include a description of the relevant disposition of the elem
31、ents of the graphical symbol. 3.11 public information symbol original finished version of a public information symbol used for reference, standardization or reproduction purposes 4 Creation procedure 4.1 Before design of a new public information symbol is undertaken the following procedure shall be
32、carried out: a) verification that what is required is a public information symbol and not a safety sign (see 3.2 and 3.3); b) identification of the required meaning of the public information symbol; c) identification of the need for a new public information symbol by determination of whether a publi
33、c information symbol with the required meaning is given in BS 8501; d) assignment of a meaning and a function to the public information symbol in accordance with Clause 5. 4.2 During the design of a new public information symbol the following procedure shall be carried out: a) consideration of exist
34、ing graphical symbol elements with similar meanings which might be used, adapted or combined to form the graphical symbol for the new public information symbol; NOTE 1An analysis should also be carried out of the expected characteristics of the target audience of the new public information symbol an
35、d the context in which it is expected to be used. (Factors to be considered are given in Annex E.) b) design of the new graphical symbol in accordance with Clause 6 using the relevant template specified in Clause 7. NOTE 2After design of the new graphical symbol, it is strongly recommended that an e
36、valuation be carried out of the comprehensibility of the public information symbol original in the context in which it is to be used, in accordance with BS ISO 9186. The public information symbol original should then be modified if necessary. This is particularly important if it is intended to submi
37、t the public information symbol to BSI Technical Committee PH/8 for registration as an approved public information symbol1). NOTE 3The registration procedure for a public information symbol requires a drawing submitted in the relevant template (see Clause 7) together with a size reduction to 25 %. 1
38、)Details of the registration procedure and an application form, which gives required file formats, can be obtained from The Secretary, Technical Committee PH/8, BSI, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00
39、GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 3 5 Assignment of meaning, function and image content to the public information symbol NOTE 1Consideration should be given to the category to which the public information symbol belongs, in accordance with BS 8501 (see Note
40、 3), as follows: a) general access; b) countryside access; c) hygiene; d) general information; e) transport, travel and movement; f) entertainment, tourism and heritage attractions. NOTE 2Each public information symbol should normally be used to convey only one public information message, and should
41、 normally be placed in one category only. NOTE 3For the convenience of users, the public information symbols in BS 8501 have been grouped according to the areas where they are normally expected to be used. However, these groupings are not intended to be exclusive and the use of the public informatio
42、n symbols in other areas, where this is considered appropriate, is not precluded. The new public information symbol shall be assigned a meaning and a function. Once the public information symbol original is complete the image content shall be identified, including the critical details (see Figure 1)
43、. NOTE 4The assigned meaning and function should be unambiguous. Symbol reference number: BS 8501.4115 Meaning: Assistance dogs allowed. Function: To signify that access for assistance dogs is allowed. Image content: Dog shown in profile with harness. Critical details are dog, and harness with handl
44、e. Figure 1 Example of assignment of meaning, function and image content to a public information symbol Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 4 BSI 20 November 2003 6 Design of the graphi
45、cal symbol 6.1 General The graphical symbol shall be designed in accordance with 6.2 to 6.8. NOTE 1The design of a graphical symbol should: a) be simple in order to facilitate comprehension and reproduction; b) be readily associated with its intended meaning; c) be based on objects, concepts, activi
46、ties etc., or a combination of these, which are reliably identifiable by the target audience; d) be easily distinguishable from other graphical symbols; e) contain only those details that contribute to understanding; f) retain these characteristics when reduced to 25 % of the template size (see Figu
47、re 2). NOTE 2When designing a graphical symbol the possibility of negation should be born in mind (see 6.8). NOTE 3The additional design guidelines given in Annex B, Annex C and Annex D should also be followed, as applicable. 6.2 Use of template The graphical symbol shall be designed within the rele
48、vant template given in Clause 7. NOTEThe graphical symbol preferably should not extend into the margins within the template, as indicated on the template, but should make full use of the area within the margins of the template. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank Universit
49、y, Fri Dec 08 00:47:00 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 5 6.3 Line thickness Lines used in a graphical symbol shall be a minimum of 2 mm thick within the relevant template given in Clause 7 (see Figure 2). NOTEThe spacing between lines should take into account visual clarity (see Figure 2). Symbol reference number: BS 8501.7017 Meaning: Chair lift. Function: To indicate the location o