Media control symbols

These controls are commonly depicted as widely known symbols found in a multitude of products, exemplifying what is known as dominant design.

[citation needed] Similar cultural references can be observed with the Power symbol which is especially popular among video gamers and technology enthusiasts.

Media symbols can be found on an array of advertisements: from live music venues to streaming services.

there has been a proliferation of electronics that use media control symbols in order to represent the Run, Stop, and Pause functions.

[citation needed] For example, some washers and dryers with an illuminated Play/pause button are programmed such that it stays lit when the appliance is running.

Playback controls on a CD player.
Control symbols on a Sony Betamax Portable.
Media controls on a multimedia keyboard. From top; left to right: skip backward, skip forward, stop, play/pause.
A washing machine with an illuminated Play/Pause (⏯) symbol.