Clear communication in multilingual environments
In international workplaces, communication is not always as straightforward as it seems. Employees, clients, students or residents may speak different languages, have varying literacy levels or simply process information better visually than verbally.
Visitaal pictograms help organisations communicate more clearly through visual support. The pictograms are widely used in healthcare, education, housing, onboarding, workplace instruction and international support environments where clarity and structure are essential.
Ideal for expats, international staff and multilingual teams
Visual communication can help when:
- employees do not yet fully understand Dutch or English
- workplaces involve multiple languages
- instructions need to be understood quickly and clearly
- information must remain accessible under stress or time pressure
- organisations work with international staff, expats or migrant workers
- communication needs to be consistent across locations or departments
Pictograms reduce misunderstandings and help people feel more confident and independent in a new environment.
Widely used for onboarding, housing and workplace communication
Many organisations use Visitaal pictograms for:
- onboarding materials
- workplace instructions
- health and safety communication
- housing information
- cleaning and maintenance instructions
- schedules and planning
- emergency procedures
- visual manuals
- employee communication
- multilingual signage
The pictograms are especially useful in environments where employees need practical information quickly and clearly.
Create your own materials with Pictostudio
With Pictostudio Pro, organisations can easily create their own visual communication materials without graphic design experience.
Examples include:
- step-by-step instructions
- onboarding guides
- visual schedules
- multilingual communication cards
- posters and signage
- workplace manuals
- housing instructions
- safety materials
The software is designed for daily professional use and allows teams to quickly adapt materials to their own organisation and target audience.
Available in multiple languages
Visitaal pictograms can be translated directly within the software. Pictogram labels and communication materials are currently available in:
This makes it easier to create accessible materials for international employees, expats and multilingual audiences without having to redesign communication from scratch.
Visual communication improves understanding and independence
Using pictograms often leads to:
- clearer instructions
- fewer misunderstandings
- more independence
- faster onboarding
- less reliance on verbal explanation
- more confidence for international employees or residents
- better communication across language barriers
Visual support does not replace language, but strengthens communication where words alone are not enough.
Also useful in healthcare, education and support organisations
Many international schools, care organisations and support agencies also use Visitaal pictograms to improve communication with:
- expat families
- refugees and newcomers
- international students
- migrant workers
- clients with limited language proficiency
Because pictograms are universally recognisable, they help make communication more accessible for everyone involved.
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Looking for clearer communication within your organisation?
Whether you work in housing, healthcare, education, HR, onboarding or international business support, Visitaal can help make communication more accessible and easier to understand.
Contact us for advice or request a demonstration of Pictostudio Pro.