“Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols” Exhibition

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 2 East 91st St, New York, NY, United States

From the STOP sign to the laugh-cry emoji, symbols play a critical and ubiquitous role in everyday life. As communication tools designed to break language barriers, symbols instruct, protect, entertain, connect, and communicate beliefs. The "Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols" exhibition demonstrates how symbol design is a dynamic and collaborative effort through […]

$9. – $18