Synonyms / Other Terms Used
Shoe-shine, Shoe Shine, Shoeshine Service, Shoe Polish
Category
Commercial Facilities, Concessions, Services
Message / Function
For notice in general and to indicate the location of shoeshine facilities
Source | Description | |
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ISO 7001 | Side view of shoe and shoe brush | |
Pierce | Side view of shoe and shoe brush | |
AJATA | Side view of shoe and shoe brush | |
Schiphol | Side view of shoe with several details, shoe brush above | |
Creative Stall | Side view of shoe with several details, shoe brush above | |
Champie | Side view of shoe in outline with several details, two stars and brush above | |
WSCS | Side view of shoe in outline, two stars above | |
Gan Khoon Lay | Side view of two human figures, one sitting on chair, one cowering with one arm near leg of the other person |
Note: Some of the examples shown above were mirrored horizontally to contrast differences.
Discussion
The collection above illustrates that one main concept is dominating: the side view of a shoe and a shoe brush. There are minor differences in details and proportions, but the concept stays the same. In some renderings stars were added to emphasize an appearance of cleanliness and to highlight the aspect of shining. More complex pictograms as shown in the example at the bottom of the table above limit the range of applications, and are also less appropriate especially for persons with impaired vision.
In our research we did not discover any test data on comprehensibility of pictograms used to indicate the location of shoeshine facilities, but we expect that the basic concept should be comprehensible and easily understood.
Recommendations
Due to the fact that no data concerning comprehensibility of any pictogram variant is available, we recommend to conduct research using the Comprehensibility Estimation procedure for eliminating poor variants and identifying the best of the set available, followed by a Comprehension Test. These studies should deliver useful data for recommending one or several pictograms. Detailed information about the most frequent responses given in each of the response categories of the Comprehension Test should be provided to correctly judge comprehensibility and improve designs.
Tests of pictograms of referent Shoeshine
No data from research or tests is available in our database.
See also
Accommodation, Hotel, Spa
Laundry Service, Clothes Care
Updated 2024-12-17 by Ch.Brugger