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What does "Isotype" means?
„International system of typographic picture education“
By Otto Neurath 1925 - 1934

- certain logic to communication information (street systems, traffic symbols)

- combination of pictograms with geometry > easy to understand

- developed it for social science and geography

idea behind:
1. Different levels of detail
2. Use pictures to communicate info symbolically
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Flashcard info:
Author: Anna Mar
Main topic: Designtheorie
Topic: Information Design
School / Univ.: Macromedia Hochschule
City: Hamburg
Published: 08.07.2014

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