What are the advantages and disadvantages of a pictogram?

Answer 1

advantages:

• Universally understandable - crossing language and culture boundaries
• Deliver clear messages with minimal detail
• Easy to read
• Reduce the amount of control elements that clutter up user interfaces
• There's an international standard for some pictograms - making these particular pictograms carry very specific and unchangeable meanings

disadvantages:

• Rely heavily on context - can easily lose meaning when out of context
• The amount of new ones has created immense diversity where before there was core simplicity
• Can be confusing when not enough detail and/or too many pictograms are grouped together

Answer 2

Advantages of pictograms include their ability to convey information quickly and universally, as they are easily understood regardless of language barriers. However, a disadvantage is that they may not always be precise or detailed enough to convey complex information or instructions effectively. Additionally, different cultures may interpret pictograms differently, leading to potential misunderstandings.