[ PICTOGRAM CASE HISTORY ]
Material Symbols Stay Primary Portrait Icon (Outlined). Needs intervention.
Visible referent: stay primary portrait. Intended message: The icon must communicate Stay Primary Portrait in a digital interface.. The report separates observed asset evidence, submitted context, and public evidence signals.
0.63
PCS
0.42
CLL
0.48
NTR
[ FEATURED PICTOGRAM ]
pictoclarity / material-symbols-stay-primary-portrait-outlined
Output - Material Symbols Stay Primary Portrait Icon (Outlined)
Assessing the communicative effectiveness of the Stay Primary Portrait icon
This reviewed catalog report estimates clarity for Stay Primary Portrait in default interface contexts. Scores are screening estimates and do not replace user testing.
0.63
PCS
PictoClarity Score
0.42
CLL
Convention Learning Load
0.48
NTR
Neurocognitive Transfer Risk
[ HOW THE CASE READS ]
From Input To Public Evidence.
The application stores structured evidence. The public page turns it into a readable pictogram case history.
01
Submitted Context
Framework output for the Material Symbols Stay Primary Portrait icon in the outlined style.
02
Primary Finding
Primary referent: stay primary portrait.
03
Metric Reading
Implied function: The icon must communicate Stay Primary Portrait in a digital interface..
04
Public Recommendation
Conduct representative user testing across diverse user groups to validate semantic transparency and functional clarity before publication.
[ EVIDENCE SCREENING ]
What The Estimate Surfaces.
Semantic Transparency Score
Input
Expected
Estimated
0.56
Confusion Risk Index
Input
Possible
Estimated
0.53
Readability Test Score
Input
Visual
Estimated
0.75
PictoClarity Score
Input
Estimated
Estimated
0.63
Needs intervention 0.63
The pictogram carries meaningful clarity risk. The estimate applies to this pictogram, this meaning, and this public context.
Last Reviewed
Jun 24, 2026
[ SCORE SCALE ]
The Public Verdict Has A Range.
The level explains the estimated context. It is not a certification.
0.80-1.00
Strong clarity
The pictogram communicates well in this context.
Use it, then keep testing with real users.
0.65-0.79
Usable with support
The pictogram works with labels or context.
Pair it with text and monitor interpretation.
0.50-0.64
Needs intervention
Current report
The pictogram carries meaningful clarity risk.
Improve the symbol before relying on it.
0.00-0.49
Not reliable
The pictogram does not communicate enough alone.
Replace it or add strong alternative support.
[ CONVERGENCE PROFILE ]
Where Meaning Converges.
The profile compares visual evidence, semantic extraction, cultural recognition, time, and cognitive context. It describes estimated convergence, not universal validity.
Convergent meaning profile
The radar shows where meaning converges. It does not certify universal validity.
Area
0.31
Balance
0.82
Perceptual
0.75
Semantic
0.56
Functional
0.57
Cultural
0.47
Temporal
0.49
Neurocognitive
0.59
Context Independence
0.60
Collective Resonance
0.46
Weakest Axis
Collective Resonance
How strongly public evidence supports shared recognition and persistence.
Strongest Axis
Perceptual Convergence
How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss.
| Axis | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceptual Convergence | 0.75 | How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss. |
| Semantic Convergence | 0.56 | How strongly extracted meaning converges on one interpretation. |
| Functional Convergence | 0.57 | How strongly the symbol maps to the intended function. |
| Cultural Convergence | 0.47 | How strongly recognition holds across cultural evidence and assumptions. |
| Temporal Convergence | 0.49 | How strongly meaning persists over time without semantic decay. |
| Neurocognitive Convergence | 0.59 | How strongly the symbol follows AAC pictogram reading: transparent referent, concrete action, low convention load, and support. |
| Context Independence | 0.60 | How strongly meaning survives without external labels or placement cues. |
| Collective Resonance | 0.46 | How strongly public evidence supports shared recognition and persistence. |
Evidence Notes.
8 Findings Published
Evidence
Primary referent: stay primary portrait.
Evidence
Implied function: The icon must communicate Stay Primary Portrait in a digital interface..
Evidence
Metaphor type: functional.
Evidence
The icon's primary referent and functional meaning clearly communicate the concept of 'Stay Primary Portrait' in digital interfaces, aligning well with its intended use as a symbolic control for device orientation.
Evidence
Visual metrics indicate strong perceptual convergence (0.75), showing the icon maintains clarity under size reduction, blur, and contrast loss, supporting usability across platforms.
Evidence
Semantic and functional convergence scores are moderate (0.56 and 0.57 respectively), suggesting the icon conveys its intended meaning but may require some user familiarity or contextual support.
Evidence
Cultural convergence is relatively low (0.47), indicating limited widespread cultural recognition and potential variability in user interpretation across different user groups and contexts.
Evidence
Temporal convergence (0.49) and neurocognitive convergence (0.59) scores suggest moderate persistence of meaning over time and reasonable alignment with pictogram reading principles, but some semantic decay and cognitive load remain.
[ TRANSFER / METRIC CHART ]
Public evidence trend
The chart shows public evidence buckets by evidence year. Cohort breakpoints appear only when an aging referent is active.
Public evidence trend
Evidence year: 2026
Evaluation
Reference point.
X axis: Evidence year
| Evidence year | Semantic Transparency | Cultural Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
| 1997 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| 1998 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| 1999 | 0.75 | 0.74 |
| 2000 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2001 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
| 2002 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 2003 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| 2004 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 2005 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| 2006 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2007 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2008 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2009 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 2010 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| 2011 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| 2012 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2013 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| 2014 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2015 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2016 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
| 2017 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| 2018 | 0.73 | 0.76 |
| 2019 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| 2020 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| 2021 | 0.71 | 0.76 |
| 2022 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2023 | 0.62 | 0.60 |
| 2024 | 0.62 | 0.60 |
| 2025 | 0.62 | 0.61 |
| 2026 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
asset source
Material Symbols stay_primary_portrait SVG
Material Symbols by Google
Unofficial clarity analysis. PictoClarity is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. Material Symbols are provided by Google under their published license.
Open sourcepublic evidence
On doing two things at once: Temporal constraints on actions in language comprehension
OpenAlex / 2004-2004
Evidence query: portrait orientation icon comprehension.
Open sourcepublic evidence
Interactive public ambient displays
OpenAlex / 2004-2004
Evidence query: portrait orientation icon comprehension.
Open sourcepublic evidence
Space and iconicity in German sign language (DGS)
OpenAlex / 2007-2007
Evidence query: portrait orientation icon comprehension.
Open sourcepublic evidence
Accurate Activity Recognition Using a Mobile Phone Regardless of Device Orientation and Location
OpenAlex / 2011-2011
Evidence query: mobile device orientation recognition.
Open sourcepublic evidence
User, device and orientation independent human activity recognition on mobile phones
OpenAlex / 2013-2013
Evidence query: mobile device orientation recognition.
Open sourcepublic evidence
There is more to context than location
OpenAlex / 1999-1999
Evidence query: mobile device orientation recognition.
Open sourcepublic evidence
Mechanics of Materials and Interfaces: The Disturbed State Concept
OpenAlex / 2001-2001
Evidence query: interface icon for stay primary portrait mode.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: portrait orientation
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 10891901 records across 27 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: portrait orientation icon comprehension
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 2114 records across 31 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: mobile device orientation
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: mobile device orientation recognition
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 95478 records across 31 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: stay primary portrait
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: stay primary portrait
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 62734 records across 31 active years.
Open source[ TECHNICAL SCORECARD ]
The Metrics Behind The Case.
PCS
0.63
PictoClarity Score
STS
0.56
Semantic Transparency Score
CRI
0.53
Confusion Risk Index
VRS
0.72
Visual Readability Score
PCH
1.00
Perceptual Cohesion
RTS
0.75
Readability Test Score
SRS
0.70
Scale Robustness Score
BRS
0.84
Blur Robustness Score
TCS
0.78
Target Contrast Stability
SDS
0.74
Stroke Durability Score
SFS
0.65
Silhouette Fidelity Score
NDS
1.00
Negative Detail Score
BBS
0.00
Bounding Box Balance
CPS
1.00
Compression Preservation
PDS
1.00
Pixel Density Suitability
ORS
0.65
Orientation Robustness
CAS
0.60
Color Accessibility Score
RRS
0.50
Referent Recognition Score
FAS
0.59
Functional Association Score
SOS
0.36
Semantic Obsolescence Score
CSS
0.51
Cultural Saturation Score
ERS
0.40
Evidence Reliability Score
MTS
0.39
Metaphor Transfer Score
TDS
0.55
Temporal Decay Score
GDS
0.28
Generational Divide Score
CLL
0.42
Convention Learning Load
NTR
0.48
Neurocognitive Transfer Risk
SPS
0.41
Symbol Persistence Score
OBS
0.19
Obsolescence Signal
CTS
0.00
Cohort Transfer Slope
[ RECOMMENDED NEXT ACTIONS ]
What Improves This Pictogram.
Action
Conduct representative user testing across diverse user groups to validate semantic transparency and functional clarity before publication.
Action
Maintain visible text labels or tooltips alongside the icon until user testing confirms strong independent comprehension.
Action
Consider contextual placement and grouping with related interface elements to reduce confusion with neighboring icons or controls.
Action
Explore design refinements to enhance cultural recognition and reduce cognitive load, such as simplifying visual elements or increasing metaphor transparency.
Action
Monitor user feedback post-deployment to identify any persistent misunderstandings or misinterpretations and iterate accordingly.
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