Digital Media and Information in Society/Student Journals/MichaelAlbertine/semioticstelephone

From the research I did I learned Voice and Sound was The most significant semiotic aspect of the telephone is its ability to transmit the human voice across distances. The sound of a person's voice is a powerful symbol of presence and communication. I also learned Form and Materials are The physical design of telephones that have evolved over time, from rotary dials to touch-tone keypads and, more recently, touchscreen interfaces. These designs are signs that convey information about how the device should be used.