A picture is worth a thousand words, or pictures speak louder than words, are common idioms used to explain that a single glance can reveal a story/message/concept in an instant.
These powerful graphics are usually created in suites, each conveying a single message tailored to a particular audience. Common examples include corporate values, program differentiation, and cultural applications – anywhere written language could be a barrier.
COVID-19 is a classic case study in which these visual cues played an important global role in delivering that ‘at-a-glance’ message.