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Ottawa Signs

Ottawa signs A sign is a representation of an object that implies a connection between itself and its object. A natural sign bears a causal relation to its object-for instance; thunder is a sign of storm. A conventional sign signifies by agreement, as a full stop signifies the end of a sentence. (This is in contrast to a symbol which stands for another thing, as a flag may be a symbol of a nation).

Door signs: the way a sign signifies is called semiosis which is a topic of semiotics and philosophy of language.

How a sign is perceived depends upon what is intended or expressed in the semiotic relationship of:

Ottawa Signs: Signification, Significance, Importance

Thus, for example, people may speak of the significance of events, the signification of characters, the meaning of sentences, or the import of a communication. Different ways of relating signs to their objects are called modes of signification.

Uses of conventional signs are varied. Usually the goal is to elicit a response or simply inform. That can be achieved by marking something, displaying a message (i.e. a notice), drawing attention or presenting evidence of an underlying cause (for instance, medical symptoms signify a disease), performing a bodily gesture, etc.

Contents

1 Nature
2 Types
3 See also
4 References


Ottawa signs Nature Semiotics, epistemology, logic, and philosophy of language are concerned about the nature of signs, what they are and how they signify. The nature of signs and symbols and significations, their definition, elements, and types, is mainly established by Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. According to these classic sources, significance is a relationship between two sorts of things: signs and the kinds of things they signify (intend, express or mean), where one term necessarily causes something else to come to the mind. Distinguishing natural signs and conventional signs, the traditional theory of signs[who?] sets the following threefold partition of things:

1.There are things that are just things, not any sign at all;
2.There are things that are also signs of other things (as natural signs of the physical world and mental signs of the mind);
3.There are things that are always signs, as languages (natural and artificial) and other cultural nonverbal symbols, as documents, money, ceremonies, and rites.


Pedestrian crossing signThus there are things which may act as signs without any respect to the human agent (the things of the external world, all sorts of indications, evidences, symptoms, and physical signals), there are signs which are always signs (the entities of the mind as ideas and images, thoughts and feelings, constructs and intentions); and there are signs that have to get their signification (as linguistic entities and cultural symbols). So, while natural signs serve as the source of signification, the human mind is the agency through which signs signify naturally occurring things, such as objects, states, qualities, quantities, events, processes, or relationships. Human language and discourse, communication, philosophy, science, logic, mathematics, poetry, theology, and religion are only some of fields of human study and activity where grasping the nature of signs and symbols and patterns of signification may have a decisive value.

Types A sign we can make in Ottawa location:

Ottawa signs The western zodiac signs
A signboard on a beach in Durban in apartheid-era South Africa indicates a racially segregated beach. Sign, in astrology: often used to mean the Sun sign.

Sign or signing, in communication: communicating via hand gestures, such as in sign language.
Gang signal
Sign, in Tracking (hunting), Ottawa-Gatineau: also known as Spoor (animal); trace evidence left on the ground after passage.
A signboard.
A sign, in common use, is an indication that a previously observed event is about to occur again
Sign, in divination and religion: an omen, an event or occurrence believed to foretell the future
Sign, in ontology and spirituality: a coincidence; see synchronicity
Sign (linguistics): a combination of a concept and a sound-image described by Ferdinand de Saussure

In mathematics, the sign of a number tells whether it is positive or negative. Also, the sign of a permutation tells whether it is the product of an even or odd number of transpositions.
Signedness, in computing, is the property that a representation of a number has one bit, the sign bit, which denotes whether the number is non-negative or negative. A number is called signed if it contains a sign bit, otherwise unsigned. See also signed number representation
Sign, in biology: an indication of some living thing's presence
Medical sign, in medicine in Ottawa: objective evidence of the presence of a disease or disorder, as opposed to a symptom, which is subjective Sign (semiotics): the basic unit of meaning
Information sign: a notice that instructs, advises, informs or warns people
Traffic sign: a sign that instructs drivers; see also stop sign, speed limit sign, cross walk sign
Sign, in a writing system: a basic unit. Similar terms which are more specific are character, letter or grapheme
Commercial signage, including flashing signs, such as on a retail store, factory, or theatre
Signature, in history: a handwritten depiction observed on a document to show authorship and will

Ottawa Commercial Signs

The French enseigne indicates its essential connection with what is known in English as a flag, and in France, banners not infrequently took the place of signs or sign boards in the Middle Ages. Signs, however, are best known in the form of painted or carved advertisements for shops, inns, etc. They are one of various emblematic methods used from time immemorial for publicly calling attention to the place to which they refer.

The ancient Egyptians and Romans were known to use signs. In ancient Rome, signboards were usually made from stone or terracotta, and Greeks are known to have used signs also. Many Roman examples are preserved, among them the widely-recognized bush to indicate a tavern, from which is derived the proverb "Good wine needs no bush". In some cases, such as the bush, or the three balls of pawnbrokers, certain signs became identified with certain trades and some of these later evolved into trademarks. Other signs can be grouped according to their various origins. Thus, at an early period, the cross or other sign of a religious character was used to attract Christians, whereas the sign of the sun or the moon would serve the same purpose for pagans.

In 1389, King Richard II of England compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated "Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale."[1] This was in order make them easily visible to passing inspectors of the quality of the ale they provided (during this period, drinking water was not always good to drink and ale was the usual replacement). Later, the adaptation of the coats of arms or badges of noble families became common. These would be described by the people without consideration of the language of heraldry, and thus such signs as the Red Lion, the Green Dragon, etc., have become familiar, especially as pub signs.

The Saracen's Head: an Ottawa pub sign in Bath, England, large towns where many practiced the same trade, and especially, as was often the case, where these congregated mainly in the same street, simple signs of a trade signs did not provide sufficient distinction. Thus a variety of devices came into existence; sometimes the trader used a rebus on his own name (e.g. two cocks for the name of Cox); sometimes he adopted a figure of an animal or other object, or portrait of a well-known person, which he considered likely to attract attention. Other signs used the common association of two heterogeneous objects, which (apart from those representing a rebus) were in some cases merely a whimsical combination, but in others arose from a popular misconception of the sign itself (e.g. the combination of the leg and star may have originated in a representation of the insignia of the garter), or from corruption in popular speech (e.g. the combination goat and compasses is said by some to be a corruption of God encompasses).

Whereas the use of signs was generally optional, publicans were on a different footing from other traders in this respect. As early as the 14th century there was a law in England compelling them to exhibit signs, for in 1393 the prosecution of a publican for not doing so is recorded. In France edicts were directed to the same end in 1567 and 1577.

Since the object of sign boards was to attract the public, they were often of an elaborate character. Not only were the signs themselves large and sometimes of great artistic merit (especially in the 16th and 17th centuries, when they reached their greatest vogue) but the posts or metal supports protruding from the houses over the street, from which the signs were swung, were often elaborately worked, and many beautiful examples of wrought-iron supports survive both in England and continental Europe.

The signs were a prominent feature of the streets of London at this period. But here and in other large towns they became a danger and a nuisance in the narrow ways. Already in 1669 a royal order had been directed in France against the excessive size of sign boards and their projection too far over the streets. In Paris in 1761 and in London about 1762-1773, laws were introduced which gradually compelled sign boards to be removed or fixed flat against the wall.

The red-light district in Ottawa. For the most part they only survived in connection with inns, for which some of the greatest artists of the time painted sign boards, usually representing the name of the inn. With the gradual abolition of sign boards, the numbering of houses began to be introduced in the early 18th century in London. It had been attempted in Paris as early as 1512, and had become almost universal by the close of the 18th century, though not enforced until 1805. Another important factor was that during the Middle Ages a large percentage of the population would have been illiterate and so pictures were more useful than words as a means of identifying a public house. For this reason there was often no reason to write the establishment's name on the sign and inns opened without a formal written name-the name being derived later from the illustration on the public house's sign. In this sense, a pub sign can be thought of as an early example of visual branding.

During the 19th century, some Ottawa artists specialized in the painting of signboards, such as the Austro-Hungarian artist Demeter Laccataris. Pending this development, houses which carried on trade at night (e.g. coffee houses, brothels, etc.) had various specific arrangements of lights, and these still survive to some extent, as in the case of doctors dispensaries and chemists shops.

With a 100+ year history, one of the best known signs in the world is the Times Square Ball, located at One Times Square, New York City. It has been featured in countless movies and is used for the New Year's Eve ball-drop ceremonies.[2]

[edit] Statutory signage

Ottawa signs A sign in Spanish and English in Iquique, Chile that points out the zone might be flooded by a tsunamiIn signage, a pictogram is the image used to convey the message of the sign. In statutory signage pictograms follow a very specific set of colour, shape and sizing rules. In UK and EU signs the width of a sign's pictogram is set at 80% the height of the area it is printed to. In the Ottawa, a pictogram that identifies a room or space (such as the gender pictogram on a restroom signs), must follow specific rules. Other pictograms that must comply with rules are the four "Symbols of Accessibility" specified in the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

For example: On an A4 Portrait UK / EU statutory sign (210 x 297 mm) using 2/3s of its area to display the pictogram 210 w x 198 H (mm) and 1/3 for its text display, the pictogram would be 158.4 mm wide. (80% of 198 mm).

In Ottawa-Canada, the pictogram described above would have to be located within a 6-inch-high (150 mm) clear field, with raised characters and braille located beneath the field.

For a pictogram to work it must be instantly recognizable and understood by all. For this to work the image must be kept consistent. In its purest form a pictogram on a sign should be understood even if there is no text present. Following the standard color and shape rules increase the likelihood of a universally understood pictogram and therefore sign.

According to the book "Discovery-Based Retail," signage falls into three groups: decorative, adding eye-pleasing color; informational; or directional, providing guidance.

Ottawa Function of signage :

Braille on a sign in Taipei. The main purpose of signage is communication, to convey information such that its receiver can make cognitive decisions based on the information provided. In general, signage can be classified into the following functions:

(a) Information: signs giving information about services and facilities, e.g., maps, directories, instructions for use, etc.
(b) Direction: signs leading to services, facilities, functional spaces and key areas, e.g., sign posts, directional arrows, etc.
(c) Identification: in Ottawa signs indicating services and facilities, e.g., room names & numbers, toilet signs, number of floors, etc.
(d) Safety and Regulatory: signs giving warning or safety instructions, e.g., warning signs, traffic signs, exit signs, rules & regulations, etc.

Use of shape

Sign of the Town Hall Pharmacy in Tallinn, Estonia Signs have very specific shapes. These shapes on signs send messages to the audience and form a set of rules that should be followed when developing signage. The particular shapes may vary among different parts of the world.

Rectangular signs in Ottawa are used to portray information to an audience. This is found in safe condition signs, public information signs, and fire equipment signs. These signs provide information to an audience. They tell where something is, what something is, and similar information.

In contrast, a circular sign is an instruction that must be followed. Both the mandatory and the prohibition signs provide instructions that cannot be ignored.

Finally, there is the triangle or the warning sign. This is used to convey danger. It can also provide information but its primary purpose it to quickly tell you to be aware and careful.

Ottawa Signs technologies: full colour graphics

Driver location sign (large and blue) and distance marker post (smaller, with a red reflective stripe) - used in England to assist drivers when contacting emergency services Signage on a Goodyear Blimp

A bilingual wet floor sign: Display sign outside an ice cream parlor, Burgos, Spain.

Types of signage:

Street signage - signs stamped out of metal with lettering embossed or printed (or both).
Neon signage - Electric lighting
Electronic signage - A signage system that consists of illuminant advertising media.
Custom-made signage - Signs that are built from scratch to suit a specific requirement presented by a client or a specific project.
MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology) - A contemporary fusion between custom-made signage and modular sign systems that features a curved profile.
LED sign (light-emitting diodes technology) - LED lighting
Architectural Signage/Wayfinding Systems - A unified system of signs for a single facility that aid in way finding and identification of specific destinations within the facility. Signs include building and room identification signs, directional and informational signs and regulatory signs. In the US, all such systems must comply with the ADA.
Aircraft smoke-formed sign (Skywriting)
Aircraft towed sign
Banner sign
Billboard
Painted-blimp signage
Channel letters sign
Complex outdoor sign, neon and lettering
Complex outdoor sign, sheet metal with lettering
Concrete and Cement sign, reversed impression lettering
Digital signage on LCD, Plasma, LED or similar forms of display
Distributor advertising sign, metal, lettered
Distributor advertising sign, neon
Exterior wall sign, lettered
Foam sign, lettered
Handheld sign
Hanging sign, lettered
Hanging sign, multi-listing
Interior wall sign, lettered
Lettering on glass
Lettering on glass with gold leaf
Lettering on vehicle side(s)
Magnetic sign, industrial equipment, heavy equipment, and vehicles
Metal sign, box, cast, channel lettered, engraved
Mural sign Oilcloth sign, lettered (similar to banner)
Painted sign
Graphics
Plastics
Paper sign, lettered
Plastic sign, lettered or engraved on Acrylic, HDPE, High Density Polyurethane, PVC, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, Styrene, and other thermoplastics
Poster (Printmaking)
Proprietor sign
Proprietor sign, hanging
Rooftop sign
Sample sign
Showcard sign, lettered
Silk screen processed sign
Vacuum formed sign
Vinyl sticker lettering
Wood sign, dimensional: engraved, carved, or sandblasted
Wood sign, MDO panel lettered or painted
Yard sign or Lawn sign, real estate or political
Neon signs
A neon signNeon signs, introduced in 1910 at the Paris Motor Show, are produced by the craft of bending glass tubing into shapes. A worker skilled in this craft is known as a glass bender, neon or tube bender.
LED signsLight-emitting diode (LED) technology used in signs.
See also Barber's pole
Brand implementation
Channel letters
Ghost sign
Information sign