ICOON

Imagine you’re lost for words. Simply pointing to the right icon suffices to put your conversation partner in the picture. There’s no need to bother with pen and paper, and, although your drawing skills may not be up to scratch, ICOON picture dictionary takes full marks for its expressive power, singular approach and sheer diversity. Tested by tourists and business people around the globe, the invention of Berlin-based designer Gosia Warrink is now a firm fixture in the lives of countless frequent travellers. Fancy a brief getaway?