Signs of significance [digital displays]

Because they´re so important, signs need to be very clear. Simplicity means that you don´t risk having the style of the presentation conflict with the underlying message. Blandness means you avoid contamination or distortion of the message. So a simple, bland sign should be perfectly legible and perfectly boring. If you´re careful and clever, you can work in some design as well. In this article, I focus on the purely electronic displays, typically implemented with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or light-emitting panels. The evolution of the electronic digital display provides a fascinating example of graphic design cooperating with technology. Digital displays also demonstrate the practical importance of economy: not only must they be easy to read but they must also be economical to make and buy