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The Information Design Handbook

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F+W Media, Sep 23, 2008 - Design - 224 pages
The best information design often goes "unnoticed" by the viewer because it conveys information so quickly and effectively. The Information Design Handbook celebrates graphics that are exemplars of communication and esthetics, and reveals the thought processes and design skills behind them. This comprehensive guide to creating information graphics is packed with essential design principles, case studies, color palettes, trouble-shooting tips, and much more. Designers will learn to achieve graphics that are visually striking yet concise and supremely funcitional with this must-have resource.

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User Review  - Takuro Ishikawa - Goodreads

This book provides some good tips for communicating analytics and research findings. After a brief definition of information design and its origins, the book explains how to make your reports clearer ... Read full review

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User Review  - Patrick - Goodreads

A nice chronological summary of design of information graphics and communication. Read full review

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About the author (2008)

Jennifer Visocky O'Grady is an Associate Professor at Cleveland State University. Her design work has been recognized in numerous international publications, including Print and HOW magazines, and several books.

Ken Visocky O'Grady is an Assistant Professor at Kent State University. He has won numerous awards in international design competitions. His work has also appeared in several books, and was featured in HOW magazine's Business of Design Annual.

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