Group: Jen Pearce, Anne Hornung, Jen Rogers.
ICONS
This is an icon because it is a recognized visual representation of a gas pump. The pictorial representation is directly related to the concept.
Source: http://www.clker.com/clipart-gas-station-black.html
Works for Icon since it is universally recognized as sign of Los Angeles and movie making.
Source: http://www.visitingdc.com/city/hollywood-sign-address.asp
The danger: electricity sign is an icon because the visuals are clearly demonstrating a universal warning to beware of electrical consequences.
Source: http://www.labelident.com/images/static_content/w51.gif
INDEXES
This is an index because it is providing information for the viewer. In this case, the viewer would come to the conclusion that the escalator is to the right.
Works for index example because definitely shows meaning through illustration.
source: http://www.edfenergy.com
This duck crossing sign is an example of an index because it is informing the viewer to be aware of the potential presence of ducks and ducklings. It can be assumed that the driver should try and avoid them, even though it does not directly say so on the sign.
Source: http://www.signs-up.com/prod_images/Duck_xing_thumb_640.jpg
SYMBOLS
The swastika is a symbol because its visual form is not a logical, direct representation of what it stands for. The swastika has cultural significance and experience has taught people to associate it with racist German Nazis and WWII.
Source: https://amsu-english.wikispaces.com/file/view/swa.png/33650219/swa.png
This works for symbol example as it does not have a direct logical connection to what it represents but has been learned as luck, Irish, St. Patricks Day, etc.
source: http://www.theme-party-palace.com/images/stpatty-coloring-page.gif
The rainbow is a symbol of gay pride. Rainbows have nothing to do with homosexuality, but the image has become associated with it.
Source: http://www.northcentric.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rainbow.jpg
