BS ISO 19027:2016 pdf download

BS ISO 19027:2016 pdf download.Design principles for communication support board using pictorial symbols
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies basic configurations for communication support boards, which are necessary to facilitate communication. A variety of communication support boards can be designed for specific communication purposes. This International Standard specifies basic elements common to different types of formats/media, such as simple boards, book style or digital media. This International Standard does not regulate any specific design or any specific pictorial symbols for communication support boards. As for design principles of pictorial symbols, this International Standard introduces examples of design principles applicable when designing and developing pictorial symbols. NOTE Examples of basic pattern used to create pictorial symbols are shown in Annex A. Examples of communication support boards using pictorial symbols are shown in Annexes B and C.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1 graphical symbol
visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning used to transmit information independently of language
[SOURCE: ISO 17724:2003]
2.2 pictorial symbol
visual figure which comprises representational and abstract symbols, sometimes used in multiple combinations
2.3 communication support board
tool to support persons who have difficulties communicating
Note 1 to entry: It can be used in various situations and places, such as for private, public and educational usage.
Note 2 to entry: This includes difficulties communicating orally or when language is a barrier to express communicative intent.
3 Basic configuration of a communication support board
3.1 Board
a) Size
Size should be suitable for the intended users and intended usage.
b) Material
A communication support board can be made of paper or plastic.
In case of paper, surface lamination is recommended to facilitate writing necessary matters and erasing such when needed.
c) Formats/media
There are various types of formats/media that can be used:
1) a single page communication support board;
2) a book-style is more practical especially when several pages are required;
3) digital media.
When the communication support board is composed of several pages, it is recommended to be classified by category, such as transport facilities, food and drink, sequences of daily life, etc.
NOTE Examples of communication support boards are given in Annex C.
d) Background colour
It is advisable to use white background. However, a coloured background of a board, exclusive of the symbols, can be used for effect.
When multiple symbols are being displayed on a single board, then it is advisable to use white background for the board, to contrast with the background of individual symbols which are mostly in black.
NOTE Examples of coloured backgrounds are given in Figure C.6.