1. Signs and labels Signs & Labels Yr 11 Mock GCSE revision: lesson 2
Learning Objectives:
Understand the difference between signs and labels
Identify the colour combinations used in signs and labels to make them stand out.
How is Schematic's linked to the design of signs and labels?

2. Packaging Symbols The symbols opposite represent that the product
inside has been tested to British and European
safety standards. These symbols that are normally
applied to non-food products such as electronic
products or toys. However, they may still be applied
to the packaging as a reference to the package itself being safe.
The ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ symbol is regularly seen on packages in the UK.
It is there to remind people to place their rubbish in a rubbish bin rather
than dropping it on the floor. Sometimes the symbol is called the
‘be environmentally friendly’ symbol.
not recommended for children under 3 yrs old,
contains small items, danger of choking
Created in 1988, when the Lion mark is displayed on a product
it means that the manufacturer/retailer has agreed to the ‘British
Toy and Hobby Associations’ Code of practice. It is a consumer
symbol that represents the manufacturers promise to conform to
all relevant safety information.
copyright, not to be copied without permission
from owner, prevents fraud, pirating, legal
enforcement, NOT a trademark etc

3. Signs What is the difference between signs and labels?
Local attraction
Bend ahead
Symbol

4. Labels

5. Identify the colour combinations used in signs and labels to make them stand out.
Contrast between the foreground and background is one of the most important factors for the ease of reading.
If coloured text is used on a bright background the contrast will be weak, for the best contrast results it is usually white text against dark coloured backgrounds and dark text against white coloured backgrounds.  

6. Packaging Symbols – How does this link to Schematics?
‘Keep Britain Tidy’. This symbol is regularly seen on packages in the UK.
It is there to remind people to place their rubbish in a rubbish bin rather
than dropping it on the floor. It is also aimed at making people aware that
they have a responsibility to keep the environment around them tidy and
litter free. Sometimes the symbol is called the
‘be environmentally friendly’ symbol
These are internationally recognisable symbols for recycling:
It is to remind the consumer of the potential recycling properties of
the package he/she is about to throw away.
It is aimed at encouraging the consumer to recycling packaging rather
than throwing it into a general rubbish bin.
British and European safety standards:
The symbols opposite represent that the product inside has been tested to British and European safety standards.
These symbols that are normally applied to non-food products such as electronic products or toys.
However, they may still be applied to the packaging as a reference to the package itself being safe.

7. copyright, not to be copied without permission
from owner, prevents fraud, pirating, legal
enforcement, NOT a trademark etc
not recommended for children under 3 yrs old,
contains small items, danger of choking
Created in 1988, when the Lion mark is displayed on a product
it means that the manufacturer/retailer has agreed to the ‘British
Toy and Hobby Associations’ Code of practice. It is a consumer
symbol that represents the manufacturers promise to conform to
all relevant safety information.

8. Sign and Labels

9. Use the images on this slide and others that you have researched and design your own child friendly warning symbol.

10. What’s the difference between signs and labels?
Signs give instruction or warnings
Labels give information relevant to the product or surrounding

11. Packaging Symbols The symbols opposite represent that the product
inside has been tested to British and European
safety standards. These symbols that are normally
applied to non-food products such as electronic
products or toys. However, they may still be applied
to the packaging as a reference to the package itself being safe.
The ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ symbol is regularly seen on packages in the UK.
It is there to remind people to place their rubbish in a rubbish bin rather
than dropping it on the floor. Sometimes the symbol is called the
‘be environmentally friendly’ symbol.
not recommended for children under 3 yrs old,
contains small items, danger of choking
Created in 1988, when the Lion mark is displayed on a product
it means that the manufacturer/retailer has agreed to the ‘British
Toy and Hobby Associations’ Code of practice. It is a consumer
symbol that represents the manufacturers promise to conform to
all relevant safety information.
copyright, not to be copied without permission
from owner, prevents fraud, pirating, legal
enforcement, NOT a trademark etc