Theories that support Web Icon development

 Theories are the foundation for technology advances and are useful for understanding the nature of technological innovation.  

Theories reviewed in this section include:

  • Communication theories generally focus on the processes of message-making, reviewed in this section is the Mathematical Theory of Communications.
     
  • Semiotics offers an understanding of the meaning attributed to signs and symbols, with the signification being supreme and the study of communication second.
     
  • Art & Design offers an explanation of how the dot and the line can be used to effectively communicate a meaning.
     
  • Human  Computer Interaction (HCI) offers the idea of usability engineering and user centered design.

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Introduction
Definition
Mechanics
Theories
Standards
Case studies
Conclusion
Resources
Communication
Semiotics
Art & Design
Human-Computer