UNDRR — Disaster Risk Reduction, Sierra Leone
A successful crisis communication depends on making information available in a language and format that people understand so that they can then take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their families. The aim of the project was to translate UNDRR terminology into West African languages — Kono, Krio, Limba, Mende and Themne — and into picture language. The result is a dictionary. In cooperation with YMCA Sierra Leone, UCL University College London and UN United Nations.
Eine erfolgreiche Krisenkommunikation hängt dabei davon ab, dass Informationen in einer Sprache und einem Format zur Verfügung gestellt werden, die die Menschen verstehen, damit sie geeignete Maßnahmen ergreifen können, um sich und ihre Familien zu schützen. Ziel des Projekts war es, die UNDRR-Terminologie in westafrikanische Sprachen — Kono, Krio, Limba, Mende und Themne — und in Bildersprache zu übersetzen. Entstanden ist ein Wörterbuch. In Kooperation mit YMCA Sierra Leone, UCL University College London und UN United Nations.
Picture language and Typeface
The challenge here is the creative translation of complex facts into readable pictograms that are also harmonized with cultural differences and understood by all inhabitants in Sierra Leone.
Thanks to the Pangea African typeface language extensions, we were able to typographically implement all content in the 5 main native languages.
Die Herausforderung hierbei ist die gestalterische Übersetzung komplexer Sachverhalte in lesbare Piktogramme, die auch mit den kulturellen Unterschieden in Einklang gebracht und von allen Bewohnern in Sierra Leone verstanden werden.
Dank den Spracherweiterungen der Schriftfamilie Pangea African konnten wir alle Inhalte in den 5 Hauptmuttersprachen typografisch einbinden.
„The symbols have been very helpful in our disaster risk reduction trainings, especially for low-literacy communities. In many rural areas, people cannot read or write, so oral communication and visual symbols are essential. The design work has significantly enhanced our community training, particularly in communicating complex messages in an accessible way.“
Pious Mannah
Disaster Risk Reduction Manager
YMCA Sierra Leone
Selected Projects
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Berghof FoundationVoices of Female Ex-Combatants — Editorial Design
ICOON for refugeesCommunication Tool — Book & App
Robert Koch InstitutHealth Communication Tool — Symbol Design
Apotheken UmschauCommunication Tool for Pharmacy Consultations
Ungovernable IngredientsVisual Identity & Video Art for an Exhibition
Grimmwelt KasselIntercultural Education & Multimedia Design
Konrad Adenauer StiftungDemocracy Poster
Konrad Adenauer StiftungSocial Skills & Integration Posters
Impact HubVisual Identity for Peace Research
Haus der BrückeVisual Identity for an Intercultural Centre
TrilogosBook Series Design for Personal Development
Prof*meVisual Identity for a Feminist Mentoring Programme
Wohnlabor HansaviertelArchitecture & Photography Book Design
Christine StreuliCo-Design for a Contemporary Art Exhibition
Hotel the cōmodoArtwork & Product Design for a Design Hotel
Sandau GalerieCorporate Design & Catalogues for an Art Gallery
edukiVisual & Intercultural Learning Materials
The PartnersLogo & Corporate Design for a Consulting Brand
EO BerlinEntrepreneurs' Network — Logo & Editorial Design
InterpoolCorporate Design for an HR Consultancy
ICOON ecoSustainable Picture Dictionary — 100% Recyclable
ICOON communicatorPicture Dictionary for Travel & Communication
ICOON +Picture Dictionary: 3,000 Symbols & Larger Format
Digital ICOONPicture Dictionary App for iOS & Android
Individial ICOONCustom Picture Dictionary as Branded Giveaway
Cooperations & Special Editions for Social ImpactIndividual adaptations, symbols and formats
Awards & ExhibitionsIn the space between art and design
Publications & PressEcho on our work
ICOON in the pressMedia echo
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