Immediate, practical communication is the primary function of the road sign. You need to be straight to the point and cause an immediate reaction.

With this in mind, design 3 road signs. Choose any 3 messages that you would like to convey:

resource:

R. & J. Wilde
Visual Literacy
ISBN 0-8230-5620-1

Execute each solution as a finished piece in black.

If the concept dictates, use an additional color.

Simplify and stylize image as much as possible but make sure the message is still clear.

Use mostly silhouettes.

Use worksheets to sketch your ideas.

Chose your best solutions and execute them.