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The Language Icon is a pictogram designed to serve as a universal symbol for language selection on digital platforms, websites, and applications. Originally conceived in 2008 by designer Onur Mustak Cobanli and redesigned in 2011 by Farhat Datta through a design competition, the icon was created to address inconsistencies in how language options are presented across digital interfaces.[1]
History
Origins (2008)
The Language Icon was first conceived in 2008 by Onur Mustak Cobanli and his team while developing a multilingual, multinational digital platform. The project emerged from the need to create a universally understandable symbol that could be integrated across various digital interfaces without relying on flag icons or text-based solutions.[1]
Redesign competition (2011)
In 2011, a design competition was organized through the A' Design Award & Competition to create a community-driven, democratic approach to establishing a universal language selection icon. The competition received hundreds of submissions from designers worldwide. Farhat Datta's "Turnstile Language Icon" design was selected as the winner, receiving over 10,000 votes for its simplicity and universal appeal.[1]
Adoption (2012–present)
Following its official adoption, the Language Icon has been implemented by developers, designers, and organizations worldwide as a standardized symbol for language selection. The project's website was updated in 2013 and again in 2024.[1]
Design
The Language Icon was designed to be simple, immediately recognizable, and distinguishable at small sizes. The design avoids specific linguistic features to maintain cultural neutrality and universal applicability. Unlike flag icons, which represent countries rather than languages and can cause confusion for languages spoken in multiple countries, the Language Icon provides an abstract representation of language selection.[1]
The icon is optimized for digital environments and is available in multiple formats including SVG, PNG, EPS, and AI for various implementation needs.[1]
Accessibility
The icon was developed with accessibility considerations, featuring adaptability in color, size, and contrast to accommodate users with visual impairments. Its scalability ensures legibility across different screen resolutions and device sizes.[1]
Licensing
The Language Icon is released under a Creative Commons license, allowing free use for both commercial and non-commercial projects. For digital use, attribution is not required but appreciated. For non-digital applications, attribution to A' Design Awards, Onur Mustak Cobanli, and Farhat Datta is requested.[1]
Purpose and significance
Prior to the development of standardized language icons, language selection on digital platforms often relied on inconsistent methods, including:
- Flag icons, which represent nations rather than languages
- Text abbreviations (e.g., "EN", "FR", "DE")
- Various non-standardized symbols
The Language Icon project aimed to address these inconsistencies by providing a single, universally recognized symbol for language selection functionality.[1]
See also
- Icon (computing)
- Internationalization and localization
- User interface design
- Web accessibility
- Pictogram
- Globe icon
References
External links
Category:Pictograms Category:User interface techniques Category:Internationalization and localization Category:Symbols introduced in 2008 Category:Web design Category:Accessibility
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