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{{Definition|A '''visual cue''' is a signal and reminder of something; aiming to be ''self–explanatory'' and [[Preattentive processing|preattentive]], it brings to mind knowledge from previous experiences providing a framework for its own interpretation.}}
{{Definition|A '''visual cue''' is a signal and reminder of something; aiming to be ''self–explanatory'' and [[Preattentive processing|preattentive]], it brings to mind knowledge from previous experiences providing a framework for its own interpretation.}}
[[Image:pictogrammes.jpg|thumb|250px|Collection of pictogrammes]]
Through [[graphics design]] visual cues such as ''pictogrammes'' have a long history and are used to smoothen and standardize almost every kind of communication today.


== References ==
== References ==


*[Moriarty]: Sandra E. Moriarty, [http://spot.colorado.edu/~moriarts/viscueing.html ''An Interpretive Study of Visual Cues in Advertising''], Retrieved at: November 2004.
*[Moriarty]: Sandra E. Moriarty, [http://spot.colorado.edu/~moriarts/viscueing.html ''An Interpretive Study of Visual Cues in Advertising''], Retrieved at: November 2004. http://spot.colorado.edu/~moriarts/viscueing.html


[[Category: Glossary]]
[[Category: Glossary]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 13 October 2005

A visual cue is a signal and reminder of something; aiming to be self–explanatory and preattentive, it brings to mind knowledge from previous experiences providing a framework for its own interpretation.

References