Religious Pictograms
2010
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A set of nine icons representing the monotheistic “people of the book:” Jews, Christians and Muslims.
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Graphic Design, Print Design
- Religious PictogramsIcon Design
clientAcademicdetailsThe subject of this cohesive series of nine icons are the monotheistic “people of the book:” Jews, Christians and Muslims. Points of similarity between each faith are illustrated by portraying how God revealed himself to the major prophet of each, a representation of the sacred text of each, and a prominent feature from the place of worship of each. The circular carrier represents the common God of all three religions as the beginning and the ending of all things. 
left to right, top to bottom:Judaism: the burning bush (Moses), the Torah, ark from a synagogueChristianity: the Holy Spirit as a dove (Jesus), the Holy Bible, rose window from a churchIslam: the Archangel Gabriel (Muhammad), the Koran, dome from a mosque
The color palette was developed through research on prominent and symbolic colors of the three religions.- This human rights awareness campaign displays the sharp contrast between faith systems and events occurring in the world (often in the name of faith). Quotes from world leaders, religious leaders and holy texts are combined with journalistic imagery to further reveal this disparity. The text simply states facts and makes no judgements: viewers are left to draw their own conclusions from what is presented.
(Photos from international news sources including Time Magazine, Associated Press and Newsweek) 
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