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: How can I elegantly represent Gravity? I need to represent 4 things in a simple, pictographic form. I've got the first 3, for Wind, Water and Ice - but I need one for gravity in the same

@Karen819

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I need to represent 4 things in a simple, pictographic form. I've got the first 3, for Wind, Water and Ice - but I need one for gravity in the same style. I'm struggling because gravity is not visible.

Here are the 3 for Wind, Water and Ice:

Update: Made all lines the same width, removed swirls from water:



Update - my decision for the gravity icon:

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@Alves566

In keeping with your current line work possibly something along the lines of this? It is only a quick idea but as a representation of the forces of gravity it could help.

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@Cooney243

I think if you use an apple instead of a rock it would be more efficient as many people have the idea of gravity associated with an apple falling into Newton's head.

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@Karen819

Going with line art, here are some examples that follow the same style.

One idea that uses movement is showing the direction of gravity towards a surface.



Another idea is to show an object slowly losing height.

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