Information design and communication problems in industrial products

In prehistoric times, the first communication was achieved through visuals. Civilizations have developed different methods of visual communication in line with the growing needs. The pictogram is a visual communication method that reached until today from this period. It has been one of the most important elements of the information design developed through different periods. When the pictograms in the comprehensive application of information design are properly designed, they have the power to enable an effective communication in the whole world. pictogram is intensively used in most application areas in the design information and one of them is industry. The product produced during this process may lead the user with its visual language. However, it is the information design elements allowing the communication between the product and the user and allowing the use of the product. A user interface, a user guide and other information materials completing the product are available. The frequently used washing machines with a comprehensive audience were chosen as model for this subject. The visual communication components used in the user interface designs and information materials of different brands have been examined in terms of design and communication. In this thesis, research and analysis were performed from the prehistoric period to information design, from information design application areas to industry products and the use of information design in washing machines. With the accumulation of research and examinations, a project in which pictograms and information materials that can inform the user better in washing machines was presented.