One Way Arrow Outline (Sign / Traffic) Free Icons | Vector Assets

Free material of illustration of arrow similar to one-way road sign

Tip part of arrow has slightly roundness, so has cute impression.

Universality of Arrow

Shape and usage of arrow are basically common all over world, but some differences in detailed interpretation and design depending on culture and region are also recognized. Arrow has been used for long time as universal symbol to show directionality, and its shape is widely recognized as derived from actual arrow. This is because arrow proceeds linearly toward target, so thought suitable for showing direction.

Basic function of arrow is to show movement or flow from one point to another visually. This can be seen in various scenes such as documents, signboards, maps, digital interfaces. For example, upward arrow usually means “Forward” or “Rise”, rightward arrow means “Proceed to next” or “Move to right”. Usage of such arrow is widely understood internationally.

However, style and expression of arrow may reflect cultural differences. For example, in some cultures, specific shape or color of arrow may have special meaning. Also in icon design in digital interface, fine design differences based on usability norms for each region may be seen.

Generally, basic meaning and function of arrow are universal, but it is good to understand that differences exist depending on region and culture in its expression and interpretation.