imagecarrying
Imagecarrying is a term used in multimedia studies to describe the practice of using images as primary carriers of information. In this sense, an imagecarrying work communicates ideas, data, or instructions through visual elements such as symbols, layouts, color, and composition, with limited reliance on prose. The concept encompasses both the design of stand-alone images that convey a message and the use of imagery to accompany or encode information within broader media.
Techniques associated with imagecarrying include visual encoding strategies, where data or messages are represented through iconography,
Applications of imagecarrying appear in education (infographics and visual explanations), journalism and documentary work (visual storytelling
Related topics include data visualization, visual rhetoric, information design, and steganography.