{"id":5947,"date":"2021-08-03T08:50:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T12:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/?page_id=5947"},"modified":"2025-09-12T06:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T10:07:29","slug":"pictogram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/pictogram\/","title":{"rendered":"Pictogram \u2013 Definition, Examples, and How to Create One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49326\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/What-is-a-Pictogram-and-When-Should-You-Use-It.png\" alt=\"What is a Pictogram and When Should You Use It\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A pictogram is one of the simplest and most popular forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-visualization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data visualization<\/a> out there. Besides making your data look nice, pictograms can&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/steveharoz.com\/research\/isotype\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">make your data more memorable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visually stacking icons to represent simple data can improve a reader\u2019s recall of that data and even their level of engagement with that data. Pictograms can also be a fun addition to any <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infographic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re going to break down EVERYTHING pictogram related in just 10 minutes. Including what is a pictogram, when to use it, real life examples and how you can create it using in few steps using Venngage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/pictogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE A PICTOGRAM FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc\">Click to jump ahead:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is a pictogram?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#history\">History of pictogram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#when\">When should you use pictograms?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#infographic\">Infographic pictogram examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#report\">Report pictogram examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chart\">Chart pictogram examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#survey\">Survey pictogram examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#resume\">Resume pictogram examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#design\">Pictogram design best practices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to make a pictogram in Venngage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><b>What is a pictogram?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictograms are&nbsp;types of charts and graphs that <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design-6-ways-to-use-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use icons<\/a>, pictures, or symbols to represent data. The icons or symbols<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are arranged in a single line or a grid, with each icon representing a certain number of units (usually 1, 10, or 100).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also known as \u201cpictographs\u201d, \u201cicon charts\u201d, \u201cpicture charts\u201d, and \u201cpictorial unit charts.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of using<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pictograms is to make boring facts or data points more compelling, as seen in the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/white-and-purple-minimalist-website-traffic-pictograms-charts-a5208aca-2858-4e44-9837-3568018d8adc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pictogram chart template<\/a> below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pictogram-Template.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pictogram-Template.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105838\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pictogram-Template.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pictogram-Template-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pictogram-Template-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/white-and-purple-minimalist-website-traffic-pictograms-charts-a5208aca-2858-4e44-9837-3568018d8adc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And since&nbsp;pictograms are made from a series of icons, they\u2019re perfect when you need an attractive graphic but don\u2019t have a graphic designer to&nbsp;rely on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1062\" height=\"956\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49999\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/example-life-goal.png\" alt=\"example-life-goal\" style=\"width: 700px;\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-education.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\"><strong>History of pictogram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictograms and icons have been around for thousands of years, long before written language. Early civilizations like the Egyptians and Sumerians used pictorial symbols to record events, track trade, and tell stories. They used hieroglyphs (symbol-based scriptures) and cave paintings to communicate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theicod.org\/storage\/app\/media\/resources\/Publications\/Iridescent\/Vol%202%20Issue%202\/ICO_Publications_Iridescent_V2_2_ALL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pictograms later gained in 1964<\/a>, during Tokyo Olympics, according to the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tokyo Olympics organizers wanted to easily guide the spectators, athletes and officials using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/news\/history-of-olympic-pictograms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">visual language<\/a>, instead of words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now, pictograms are used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fire exit, no smoking, chemical hazard symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthcare:<\/strong>&nbsp;Handwashing icons, medicine dosage, AED location signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Restroom, baggage claim, departure gate symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public spaces:<\/strong>&nbsp;Recycling, quiet zone, disabled access signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital interfaces:<\/strong>&nbsp;Trash bin, magnifying glass, cloud upload\/download icons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Research by Sign Industry suggests that. &#8220;A comprehensive signage system with clear pictograms has been proven to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sign-industry.fr\/pictograms-universal-symbols-for-clear-communication-in-signage\/#:~:text=A%20comprehensive%20signage%20system%20with%20clear%20pictograms%20has%20been%20proven%20to%20improve%20efficiency%20by%20up%20to%2015%25%20in%20large%20public%20spaces.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">improve efficiency by up to 15%<\/a> in large public spaces.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Sign Industry<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when\"><b>When should you use a pictogram<\/b>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pictograms work best for visualizing data in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/annual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/presentation-templates-powerpoint-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presentations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-resume-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resumes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You can use a pictogram whenever you want to make simple data more visually interesting, more memorable, or more engaging.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to show the magnitude of an important stat or visualize a fraction or percentage, you can use pictograms to add visual impact to simple data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Use a pictogram to show ratings or&nbsp;changes<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictograms are one of the clearest ways to communicate proportions at a glance. A common everyday example is the&nbsp;five-star rating system&nbsp;you see on Amazon, Yelp, or Google Reviews. Each star (or half-star) acts as a tiny pictogram, showing the proportion of positive ratings <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19301\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/example-stars.png\" alt=\"pictogram\" width=\"650\" height=\"163\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the same idea for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ratings<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 e.g., 4\/5 stars filled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progress<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 e.g., 7\/10 icons filled to show completion rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comparisons<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 e.g., using people-shaped icons to show \u201c7 out of 10 users prefer X\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"infographic\"><strong>Infographic pictogram examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This pictogram example shows different stages in change management. Instead of reading through long explanations, the icons for each stage (shock, denial, anger, etc.) give you a quick, visual way to understand the change management journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/kubler-ross-change-management-infographic-cccc2f3d-5299-49c8-a505-e1218cdb3cb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Employee-Empathy-for-Change-Management-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Employee Empathy for Change Management Infographic\" width=\"600\" height=\"2548\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/kubler-ross-change-management-infographic-cccc2f3d-5299-49c8-a505-e1218cdb3cb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a pictogram example about&nbsp;peppers from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksmarts.com\/resources\/infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CookSmarts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019ve used a series of super simple pictograms (\u201cFire Ratings\u201d) to show the heat level of various peppers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50000\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/example-salsa.png\" alt=\"example-salsa\" width=\"801\" height=\"1716\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides making the ratings&nbsp;easier to grasp at a glance, they\u2019re a nice visual feature of the infographic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using pictograms to show ratings can be useful in everything from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/6-comparison-infographic-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comparison infographics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to net promoter score reports,&nbsp;like the example below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/how-nps-works-infographic-0f2f9470-c4ef-4618-b612-fbf0a69bded0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49267 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-NPS-Works-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"How NPS Works Infographic Template\" width=\"1056\" height=\"816\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/how-nps-works-infographic-0f2f9470-c4ef-4618-b612-fbf0a69bded0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Another classic example of a pictogram is hazard signs. They use icons to warn people of potential fire hazards or explosive items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"638\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pictogram_names.gif\" alt=\"Explosives warning infographic\" class=\"wp-image-105845\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/oshanswers\/chemicals\/whmis_ghs\/pictograms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Indicate progress to a goal in a project status report<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pictograms can also be used to indicate status or progress toward a goal. Documents like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/project-plan-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/product-roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product roadmaps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and project status reports can all benefit from a visual indicator of progress in the form of a pictogram.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"report\"><strong>Report pictogram examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the project status pictogram example below, pictograms give an overview of project progress and status (in terms of schedule, scope, and budget). It\u2019s a quick way to communicate the high-level state of your project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"754\" height=\"974\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/template-status-1.png\" alt=\"template-status-1\" class=\"wp-image-50001\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/project-status-report-aad0a7de-1bd6-454b-a1d0-1121537c928f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&nbsp;use a pictogram to show proportions, use a darker color to indicate the progress made so far, and a lighter color to indicate the work that remains. This use of color makes it easier for those reading the report to understand how much work remains to be done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Spice up a simple bar chart for extra impact<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, pictograms can help make simple data more memorable and engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your infographic is centered around a simple dataset (like a single bar chart), you can use a series of pictograms to make your data a little more visually interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chart\">Chart pictogram examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the&nbsp;chart pictogram example below. Instead of using an ultra-simple bar or pie chart, this&nbsp;infographic&nbsp;uses pictograms to create a high-impact data visualization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/fathers-day-fc507f58-1c38-4867-b140-e3f6647ff49e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49268 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Fathers-Day-Statistics-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Father's Day Statistics Infographic Template\" width=\"700\" height=\"906\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/fathers-day-fc507f58-1c38-4867-b140-e3f6647ff49e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>According to a study. 67.5% of respondents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/19\/8\/4690\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">preferred the pictogram format over bar graphs<\/a> and considered piktocharts reliable for health literacy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Use pictograms as visual tallies to summarize survey results<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pictogram infographics are perfect for summarizing and presenting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/survey-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re much more interesting than numbers simply placed in tables and spreadsheets, and they can help your readers grasp key survey insights.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Pictograms shine when visualizing \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c \ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc29\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c. They work particularly well for data about people, objects, or concepts that can be represented visually. Their emotional appeal can make them effective for emphasizing a key data point or connecting with your audience on a deeper level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brentdykes?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name\">Brent Dykes<\/a>, Author of Effective Data Storytelling<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"survey\">Survey pictogram examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use pictograms as visual tallies in survey results, to&nbsp;demonstrate things like basic demographic data (like job title or role).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also help emphasize the magnitude of various numbers, as seen in&nbsp;this&nbsp;pictogram survey infographic example below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/customer-survey-report-ab002bc8-bb00-40c0-96e1-65c70dd14ebc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19322\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/template-survey.png\" alt=\"pictogram\" width=\"650\" height=\"841\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/customer-survey-report-ab002bc8-bb00-40c0-96e1-65c70dd14ebc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great pictogram&nbsp;example&nbsp;with this technique can be seen in the popular YouTube video <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fallen.io\/ww2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fallen of World War II<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which uses pictographs to hammer home the death toll of the major wars in human history. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of simply stating the number of deaths from each country, they\u2019ve used pictograms to give those numbers even more significance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/example-fallen.png\" alt=\"example-fallen\" class=\"wp-image-50013\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Refresh your resume with pictogram skills summaries<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-resume-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is emerging as a creative way to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communicate your skills visually<\/a> and experience to potential employers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since pictograms work so well for showing proportions, they make a great addition to the skills summary portion of an infographic resume. You can use them to show your level of proficiency with each of the skills in your professional toolbelt.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resume\"><strong>Resume pictogram examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this infographic resume from Zhi Liang, for example. As a graphic designer, he\u2019s created a very visual resume to show off his <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/graphic-design-skills\/\">graphic design skills<\/a>. He\u2019s used a collection of simple (yet effective) pictograms to give a quick snapshot of all of his skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50014\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/example-resume.jpg\" alt=\"example-resume\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1697\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/6745371\/Infographic-Resume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to go all-in with an infographic resume, opt for a standard resume with simpler pictograms. Use basic circle or square icons and neutral greys for a subtle, more professional look that works just as well, as in this pictogram example.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/resumes\/distinguished-resume-775b8948-c651-4f8b-9586-760ff27c5135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50016 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/template-resume-4.png\" alt=\"template-resume-4\" width=\"700\" height=\"906\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/resumes\/distinguished-resume-775b8948-c651-4f8b-9586-760ff27c5135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"design\"><b>Pictogram design best practices<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pictograms can be very effective additions to any visual document, as long as you use them the right way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few pictogram design best practices to keep in mind when you\u2019re working <\/span>on<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your infographics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Use simple, meaningful icons to make your pictograms clear<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pictograms are useful when their component icons are as simple and universally understood as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icons are too detailed, they will tend distract readers from the data.<\/span> So you should focus on using<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> basic, symmetrical shapes like stars, circles, and boxes rather than detailed, illustrated icons. In fact, single-color icons that fit roughly into a square are perfect. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19330\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/example-goodbad-1.png\" alt=\"pictogram\" width=\"650\" height=\"349\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, make sure the icons you choose are relevant to the subject matter of your data. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The infographic&nbsp;pictogram example below visualizes statistics for&nbsp;a consumer activity report. Notice how the icons in the pictograms are simple, but also provide a bit of information about the statistic they\u2019re representing, the breakdown of consumer traffic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/corporate-monthly-metrics-report-53b168eb-b875-4eaf-9bff-3084d937fd13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49172 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Monthly-Consumer-Activity-Report-Template-1.png\" alt=\"Monthly Consumer Activity Report Template\" width=\"816\" height=\"1056\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/corporate-monthly-metrics-report-53b168eb-b875-4eaf-9bff-3084d937fd13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using simple, yet relevant icons will make it easier for your audience to interpret your data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Avoid contrasting colors for proportions and percentages<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using contrasting colors when representing proportions in pictograms can make the design more distracting than helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, try to use two shades of the same color so that readers can easily compare and contrast the data in your pictogram.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the below pictogram examples to see how you should and shouldn&#8217;t incorporate colors. The pictogram on the left uses a darker shade for the percentage&nbsp;it&nbsp;wants to highlight and a lighter shade for the remaining units. The right uses contrasting colors that are distracting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19294\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/example-colors.png\" alt=\"pictogram\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to change color hues in pictograms in Venngage is to apply the same color to every unit, and simply adjust the opacity of the remaining units.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1274\" height=\"1420\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/example-colors-process.png\" alt=\"pictogram\" class=\"wp-image-19293\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maintain your brand presence in reports with the Venngage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a>&nbsp;feature. Available with <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venngage-for-business\/\">Venngage for Business<\/a>, My Brand Kit automatically imports your company logo, colors and fonts&nbsp;once you add your website. Apply them all to your&nbsp;reports with one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Stick with rows of 5 or 10 for maximum readability<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want your readers to have to count all of the icons in a pictogram to get an accurate understanding of the data it represents. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the icons in your pictograms, whether they\u2019re displaying&nbsp;a single&nbsp;large number or a proportion should ideally add up to nice round numbers like 10 or 100. They should be split into rows of 5 or 10 to make your pictograms easier to grasp at a glance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/keurig-vs-tassimo-comparison-0c8eba32-30ed-4f37-8116-0cf1608b58d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50017 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/template-rating.png\" alt=\"Product Comparison Infographic\" width=\"816\" height=\"1056\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/keurig-vs-tassimo-comparison-0c8eba32-30ed-4f37-8116-0cf1608b58d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also make things easier&nbsp;for your readers by ensuring each pictogram is accompanied by a bold label &#8211; a large number that states the takeaway of the chart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t have to be anything fancy. Just a basic label that clearly tells the reader what they\u2019re looking at, like in the pictogram infographic below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/education\/teens--media-4edcc31d-b446-4401-b910-987f51d6c798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49173 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Demographic-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Demographic Infographic Template\" width=\"816\" height=\"2000\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/education\/teens--media-4edcc31d-b446-4401-b910-987f51d6c798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><b>How to make a pictogram in Venngage<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Venngage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infographic Maker<\/a>&nbsp;is an easy-to-use solution for all your design needs.&nbsp;We offer&nbsp;thousands of customizable templates that you can use to&nbsp;show a variety of ratings or scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s see the step-by-step process to create a pictogram in Venngage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step <\/strong><b>1. Pick an icon from our Icon Chart library<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get started, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-charts-for-your-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart library<\/a> in the left toolbar in the Venngage editor and scroll down till you find the Icon&nbsp;Row and Icon Grid. You can click these to begin designing&nbsp;your pictogram.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venngage\u2019s icon database contains over 10,000 different icons, as well as a host of diverse icons to reflect your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make it easier to find the right icons for your pictogram, you can search by keyword or browse by category. Remember: the simpler the icon, the better it is for your audience to understand your message.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"395\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/icon-grid-395x1024.png\" alt=\"Icon grid option in Venngage.\" class=\"wp-image-105839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/icon-grid-395x1024.png 395w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/icon-grid-116x300.png 116w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/icon-grid.png 566w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve inserted the chart, go to the top menu bar and click &#8216;Replace&#8217; to change the icon. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-1024x375.png\" alt=\"Top menu bar to replace icon in a pictogram chart in Venngage\" class=\"wp-image-105840\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-1536x562.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-2048x749.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.47.57\u202fPM-730x267.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Adjust the value and fill percentage of your pictogram<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to highlight a certain proportion of the pictogram, simply go to &#8216;Value&#8217; and type the percentage. You can also change the total number of icons using &#8216;Total Items&#8217; box. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.51.08\u202fPM-1024x457.png\" alt=\"Size and fill percentage of your pictogram in Venngage.\" class=\"wp-image-105841\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.51.08\u202fPM-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.51.08\u202fPM-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.51.08\u202fPM-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.51.08\u202fPM-730x326.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.51.08\u202fPM.png 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Adjust the color of your pictogram<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, use the color swatches (also in the top toolbar)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to adjust the colors of your pictogram<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, try to stay away from contrasting colors. Using different shades of the same color will make your chart easier to read<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-1024x605.png\" alt=\"Change Pictogram colors in Venngage\" class=\"wp-image-105844\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-1536x908.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-2048x1210.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-4.57.16\u202fPM-730x431.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is a pictogram a symbol?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a pictogram&nbsp;<em>is<\/em>&nbsp;a type of symbol. It uses a simplified picture to represent an idea, object, or statistic. For example, a stick figure to show \u201cperson\u201d or a series of five stars to show a rating are both pictograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is a pictogram an icon?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Icons are small graphic elements that represent an action, object, or concept in interfaces (like a trash can icon for delete). Pictograms are usually used for communicating information or data visually, often in groups or patterns (like multiple person icons to represent a population).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pictograms are a great addition to a number-heavy or text-heavy infographic. They\u2019re ideal for statistical infographics because they can give a snapshot of quantity and volume in a visually impactful way.<\/span> If you are looking for a quick way to create a pictogram, try Vennagage. It offers variety of pictogram templates and an extensive icon library to create pictogram&#8217;s for different purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/pictogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE A PICTOGRAM FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pictogram is one of the simplest and most popular forms of data visualization out there. Besides making your data look nice, pictograms can&nbsp;make your data more memorable. Visually stacking icons to represent simple data can improve a reader\u2019s recall of that data and even their level of engagement with that data. 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