👉 Symbol engineering is a design discipline that focuses on the intentional creation, manipulation, and application of symbols to convey specific meanings, ideas, or functionalities in various contexts, from digital interfaces and user experiences to materials science and communication systems. It involves understanding the semiotics—the study of signs and symbols—and their impact on perception, behavior, and interaction. By carefully crafting symbols, engineers can enhance usability, improve communication, and innovate in ways that align with human cognition and cultural contexts. This process often includes the development of new symbols, the modification of existing ones, and the integration of symbolic elements into complex systems to achieve desired outcomes, such as intuitive user interfaces or advanced material properties.
