1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 8502:2003 Graphical symbols and signs Creation and design of public information symbols Requirements ICS 01.080.10 BS 8502:2003 This British Standard, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 20 November 2003 BSI 20 November 2003 The fol
2、lowing 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 responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical Committee PH/8 Graphical symbols, to Su
3、bcommittee PH/8/2, Public information graphical symbols and signs, upon which the following bodies were represented: ARTSLINE Disability Access Information Service British Hospitality Association British Standards Society British Waterways Board Chartered Society of Designers Consumer Policy Committ
4、ee of BSI County Surveyors Society Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions Central Transport Group Forestry Commission Institute of Sport and Recreation Management London Transport Manchester Metropolitan University Network Rail Ordnance Survey Royal Association for Disability and
5、 Rehabilitation Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Lifesaving Society UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Sport England Coopted members Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date CommentsBS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 i Contents Page Committees responsible Inside fron
6、t cover National foreword ii Introduction 1 1S c o p e 1 2 Normative references 1 3T e r m s a n d d e f i n i t i o n s 1 4 Creation procedure 2 5 Assignment of meaning, function and image content to the public information symbol 3 6 Design of the graphical symbol 4 7 Layout of templates 11 Annex A
7、 (informative) Colour and file format 13 Annex B (informative) Additional design guidelines 13 Annex C (informative) Representation of the human figure 19 Annex D (informative) Representation of a body of water 23 Annex E (informative) Checklist for designers 26 Bibliography 28 Index 29 Figure 1 Exa
8、mple of assignment of meaning, function and image content to a public information symbol 3 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 details 6 Figure 4 Example of a c
9、ombination of graphical symbols to form a new graphical symbol 7 Figure 5 Example of the use of standardized representations 8 Figure 6 Example of the use of a negation bar 9 Figure 7 Example of the use of a negation cross 10 Figure 8 Template for public information symbols without negation bar 11 F
10、igure 9 Template for public information symbols with negation bar 12 Figure B.1 Examples of use of filled areas and outlining 13 Figure B.2 Example of a symmetrical graphical symbol 14 Figure B.3 Use of the direction arrow with the relevant symbol to indicate ladies toilet to the right 15 Figure B.4
11、 Example of countryside waymarking arrow 16 Figure B.5 Example of countryside waymarking arrow including another graphical symbol element 18 Figure B.6 Example of the use of other arrows 18 Figure C.1 Front and back views of human figure 19 Figure C.2 Side views of human figure 19 Figure C.3 Example
12、s of the adaptation of the human figure to convey particular activities 20 Figure C.4 Example of graphical representation of a human body element 22 Figure C.5 Examples of dynamic movement 22 Figure D.1 Examples of public information symbols depicting activities or objects on the water surface or ab
13、ove it 24 Figure D.2 Example of a public information symbol depicting an activity beneath the water surface 26BS 8502:2003 ii BSI 20 November 2003 Foreword This British Standard has been prepared by Subcommittee PH/8/2. This British Standard specifies requirements for the creation and design of publ
14、ic 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 Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obl
15、igations. 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.BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 1 Introduction A graphical symbol
16、 is defined as a visually perceptible figure used to transmit information independently of language. Public information 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
17、 a particular situation or in similar situations is important, as is comprehensibility. Thus, there is a need 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
18、 Standard specifies requirements for the creation and design of graphical symbols to be used for public information. 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, in
19、cluding line thickness, the use of graphical symbol elements and how to indicate negation. It also specifies 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.
20、This standard is not applicable to safety signs, including fire safety signs, or to traffic signs for use on 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 Reg
21、ulation Act 1984 2. Examples are given for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute requirements for particular public information symbols. NOTE 1 Safety signs, including fire safety signs, are covered by BS 5499. Water safety signs are covered by BS 5499-11. NOTE 2 Existing public informati
22、on symbols are specified in BS 8501. NOTE 3 The illustrations in this standard are as accurate as possible within the limitations of the printing process. NOTE 4 Recommendations on colour and file format are given in Annex A, additional design guidelines are given in Annex B, Annex C and Annex D, an
23、d a checklist for designers is given in Annex E. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable 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 an
24、y amendments) applies. BS 8501, Graphical symbols and signs Public information symbols. 3 Terms and definitions For 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
25、 independently of language 3.2 public information symbol graphical symbol, intended to give information to the general 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
26、geometric shape and which, by the addition of a graphical symbol, gives a particular safety meaning 3.4 negation indication of the absence or opposite of something actual or positiveBS 8502:2003 2 BSI 20 November 2003 3.5 graphical symbol element part of a graphical symbol with a particular meaning
27、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 symbol is intended to convey
28、 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 NOTE The image content can also include a description of the relevant disposition of the elements of the graphical sym
29、bol. 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 carried out: a) verificat
30、ion 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 public information symbol with
31、 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 existing graphical symbol elem
32、ents with similar meanings which might be used, adapted or combined to form the graphical symbol for the new public information symbol; NOTE 1 An analysis should also be carried out of the expected characteristics of the target audience of the new public information symbol and the context in which i
33、t 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 2 After design of the new graphical symbol, it is strongly recommended that an evaluation be carried ou
34、t 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 submit the public informatio
35、n symbol to BSI Technical Committee PH/8 for registration as an approved public information symbol 1) . NOTE 3 The 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) Details of the reg
36、istration 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.BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 3 5 Assignment of meaning, function and image content to the public information s
37、ymbol NOTE 1 Consideration should be given to the category to which the public information symbol belongs, in accordance with BS 8501 (see Note 3), as follows: a) general access; b) countryside access; c) hygiene; d) general information; e) transport, travel and movement; f) entertainment, tourism a
38、nd heritage attractions. NOTE 2 Each public information symbol should normally be used to convey only one public information message, and should normally be placed in one category only. NOTE 3 For the convenience of users, the public information symbols in BS 8501 have been grouped according to the
39、areas where they are normally expected to be used. However, these groupings are not intended to be exclusive and the use of the public information symbols in other areas, where this is considered appropriate, is not precluded. The new public information symbol shall be assigned a meaning and a funct
40、ion. Once the public information symbol original is complete the image content shall be identified, including the critical details (see Figure 1). NOTE 4 The assigned meaning and function should be unambiguous. Symbol reference number: BS 8501.4115 Meaning: Assistance dogs allowed. Function: To sign
41、ify that access for assistance dogs is allowed. Image content: Dog shown in profile with harness. Critical details are dog, and harness with handle. Figure 1 Example of assignment of meaning, function and image content to a public information symbolBS 8502:2003 4 BSI 20 November 2003 6 Design of the
42、 graphical symbol 6.1 General The graphical symbol shall be designed in accordance with 6.2 to 6.8. NOTE 1 The 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
43、, activities 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 (
44、see Figure 2). NOTE 2 When designing a graphical symbol the possibility of negation should be born in mind (see 6.8). NOTE 3 The 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 withi
45、n the relevant template given in Clause 7. NOTE The 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.BS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 5 6.3 Line thickness Lines u
46、sed in a graphical symbol shall be a minimum of 2 mm thick within the relevant template given in Clause 7 (see Figure 2). NOTE The 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 locati
47、on of a chair lift. Image content: Chair on supporting cable, with seated person. Critical details are supporting cable, chair and profile of seated person. 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
48、%BS 8502:2003 6 BSI 20 November 2003 6.4 Critical details Critical details in the graphical symbol shall have minimum dimensions of 2.5 mm 2 mm within the relevant template given in Clause 7 (see Figure 3). Symbol reference number: BS 8501.5011 Meaning: Drinking water. Function: To indicate that wat
49、er is suitable for drinking. Image content: Tap above glass with downward-flowing droplets of water. Critical details are glass, tap and representation of droplets of water. Figure 3 Example of critical detailsBS 8502:2003 BSI 20 November 2003 7 6.5 Combination of graphical symbols or graphical symbol elements If two or more graphical symbols or graphical symbol elements are combined to form a new graphical symbol, the meaning as
