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VIDEO- Why Danger Symbols Can't Last Forever with Vox

The world is full of icons that warn us to be afraid — to stay away from this or not do that. And many of these are easy to understand because they represent something recognizable, like a fire, or a person slipping on a wet floor. But some concepts are hard to communicate visually, especially in a way that will work for generations to come.  99% Invisible teamed up with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXo7UDZvByw2ixzpQCufnA" target="_blank">Vox </a>to bring you this video about the challenges designers face in developing warning symbols that last.
<a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/article/beyond-biohazard-danger-symbols-cant-last-forever/" target="_blank">Why Danger Symbols Can't Last Forever</a>
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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.