What do PlayStation buttons mean?

The so -called 'branding' in a video game company is very important.Logos become a capital importance when it comes to making your brand known.In a market like video games that has millions of users around the world, even more.Nintendo has adapted its brand depending on the platform, but Sony has shown that if something works, you don't touch it.

Both shapes and colors are key when choosing the PlayStation command icons

We do not talk about the iconic 'ps' that its logos usually star, but precisely the buttons.From the first playstation, the dualshock buttons have become living history of the video game.The square, circle, triangle and equis are already one more part of this market.In case you are wondering, his birth is not accidental and has a curious meaning.

Teiyu Goto, one of the most veteran console designers in Sony, was responsible for giving life to these icons.The reason?Create or use symbols that were easy to remember, but they could also quickly relate to the player.

Let's start with Equis and the Circle, two of the most used buttons.According to the Japanese designer himself, the equis and the circle are used as a statement and denial also using colors (blue and red).In the case of the triangle, Teiyu wanted to represent the point of view.So, why not use this geometric form for options such as camera change?Ultimately the square.Its appearance reminds documents or papers, nothing better to represent access menus.Surely now you see the command of your console differently, right?