an Updated guidance reaffirms CPR with breaths essential for cardiac arrest following drowning By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT Updated Guideline Highlights: The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics update recommendations for untrained lay rescuers and trained rescuers resuscitating adults and children who have drowned. One important update is the ... Full Article
an La American Heart Association proporciona kits comunitarios para medición de la presión arterial y monitores en las ubicaciones de la biblioteca Stark Library By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:47:00 GMT STARK COUNTY, 28 DE OCTUBRE DE 2024 – La American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón), que es la principal organización sin ánimo de lucro del mundo dedicada a la salud del corazón y el cerebro para todos, cuenta ahora con centros de... Full Article
an How to Clean up Your Photo Backgrounds in Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 11:23:34 +0000 In retouching you see this quite frequently, whether you're using seamless paper, vinyl, a fabric hanging or a purpose built infinity cove, it's going to get dirty. You have a couple of options, one is to check out some reviews on Amazon for handheld vacuum cleaners and have your assistant scoot around with it between shots. The other more sensible option, which we'll cover here, is to solve it in post, in this case using Adobe Photoshop. Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
an Photo Manipulate a Mystical Tribal Warrior By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:57:18 +0000 In today's tutorial you'll be brushing up on your photo manipulation skills, by creating a mystical tribal warrior. This tutorial is packed full of useful techniques, from blending tactics, to digital painting, lighting, layout sketching and much more. Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
an Photo Manipulate a Dark, Emotional Fallen Angel Scene By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:05:03 +0000 In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a dark and emotional fallen angel scene using a variety of photo manipulation techniques. You'll work with blending techniques, adjusting colour, practice retouching, painting and more. Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
an How to Paint a Fantasy Woman Portrait with Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:09:28 +0000 In this tutorial I'll show you how to paint a fantasy woman portrait with Photoshop. You'll learn how to use brush to paint properly as well as take care of details. A graphic tablet is highly recommended for this tutorial. Full Article Drawing Tutorials
an Create a Dark, Mysterious Photo Manipulation By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:32:25 +0000 Today's tutorial will walk you through some essential manipulation, blending and colour matching techniques. In this lesson I'll show you how you can convert a forest into a dark, foggy, ominous scene. You'll learn how to work with shadows, lighting, adjustment layers, layer masks, dodge & burning and much more. Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
an Create a Dark Landscape Matte Painting with Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:15:19 +0000 In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a misty landscape matte painting with a dark castle. We'll create a misty scene with the layered mountains and the light from afar. The main technique here is blending with adjustment layers, masking and brushes. There are something basic you should know about contrast, distance, intensity etc, and we'll dive into all of those in today's lesson! Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
an Create an Aquatic Photo Manipulation of a Giant Tortoise By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:22:40 +0000 In this tutorial, I'll show how you can combine different stock images to create this cohesive and unified scene of an aquatic Giant tortoise. You'll also learn how to manipulate trees, stones, waterfalls and textures to create an island on the tortoise. Finally, we'll add lighting effects and adjust the colour of our entire scene. Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
an We are Hiring Experience Designers and Design Thinkers (Closed!) By designsojourn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 03:29:38 +0000 Design Sojourn is a proven Design Led Innovation Consultancy passionate in radically transforming lives. We are growing our team in 2021! The post We are Hiring Experience Designers and Design Thinkers (Closed!) appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article About Design Sojourn Design design-thinker ethnographic hiring research
an ESC and Design Sojourn’s Innovating for Sustainability Programme Offers Grant Support for Singaporean Companies By designsojourn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:05 +0000 ESC, the leading sustainability consultancy in Asia, and Design Sojourn, a renowned design thinking and innovation consultancy, have partnered to launch the Innovating for Sustainability Programme (ISP). This new programme aims to help Singaporean companies capture new innovative business opportunities and enhance their capabilities in... The post ESC and Design Sojourn’s Innovating for Sustainability Programme Offers Grant Support for Singaporean Companies appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article About Design Sojourn Articles Design Leadership #ISP innovation sustainability
an Why Technology Alone Can’t Solve Problems: The Importance of Human-Centred Design By designsojourn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 02:54:33 +0000 In an era where technology is rapidly advancing, it is tempting to view it as a universal remedy for a myriad of challenges. However, while technology has immense potential, it cannot solve problems by itself. The effectiveness of technology as a solution is influenced by... The post Why Technology Alone Can’t Solve Problems: The Importance of Human-Centred Design appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article Articles Design Leadership Design Process Designing Designers design led innovation designthinking human-centred design technology
an The Wayfinding Handbook By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-04T00:00:00Z The book describes everything you need to know to get started as graphic designer in the world of environmental graphic design. The writer David Gibson is a highly respected wayfinding designer and principal of graphic design firm Two Twelve, New York A manual for students, teachers, professionals, and clients. This is exactly what this book is about, easy readable and recognizable for everybody to read and learn wayfinding design. I have read this book with great pleasure and using it as a reference manual in my daily activities. Information Design for Public Places In the first chapter the book describes the history of wayfinding and the spectrum of projects, which you will learn about the different areas wayfinding designers work in. There are several great examples of wayfinding projects shown and Gibson takes it deeper into the structure of projects and where the wayfinding designers fits in. Every chapter features a page written by people from the industry, making this book great fun to read and you will get different perspectives on the topics. Design Process As wayfinding designer there are many different kind of signs needed in a project, from small toilet signs to large boxed letters on the roof of the building. To enhance the wayfinding system all signs need to interact which each other in order to let them work together effectively. The book describes many different type of signs and explains about strategic planning and information graphic design. With several examples on how to document a wayfinding system this part really stands out in the book. Wayfinding design In the section wayfinding design, Gibson talks about typography, layout, symbols, color, materials and media. This section is a great learning experience to create signage & wayfinding design. With an very interesting page from Jonathan Hoefler on type design, legibility, purpose and wayfinding design these chapters will make you want to create wayfinding design! Practical tips The last section of the book takes you into how wayfinding projects are initiated and what the requirements should be in order to select a wayfinding designer. I especially enjoyed the part about documentation and fabrication, one of the most essential parts of creating a good manual for a wayfinding project. Conclusion Personally I enjoyed reading this book very much, it is easy to read, recognizable, short stories but with an edge to keep it clean and simple. Each chapter starts with a small introduction and a line about Learn About, where you quickly see what to expect from this section in the book. As said above the different insights from other people in the industry makes this book a great reference guide into wayfinding design. What I love about this book that it is written for everybody. If you are into environmental graphic design, signage/wayfinding than this is the book for you! The Wayfinding Handbook is a complete guide to the discipline, from planning and design to practical considerations, such as setting up teams and managing projects. InformationPublisher: A Princeton Architectural Press publicationLanguage: EnglishISBN 9781568987699In print (publication date 3/1/2009) Buy The Wayfinding Handbook Get started in wayfinding and read the handboek. Buy at Amazon Full Article
an Inspiration: Annual Report Designs By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-04-07T00:00:00Z An annual report is a document a company presents at Annual General Meeting for approval by its shareholders, or a charitable organization presents its trustees. 1. Featured showcase: IMC Annual Report For IMC, Fitzroy designed a unique annual report. IMC – a renowned derivative trading house with over 500 employees worldwide – is an active trader in almost every stock market in the world. They constantly have to deal with stock exhanges’ information and its ever changing highs and lows. In the annual report, this information is translated in a unique way by showing in 24 pages the 24 hours of a trading day. Which stock exhange opens and which one closes; what information is relevant. By using the green (increase) and red (decline) filters, the data of a hectic trading day are pushed to the background, so that only IMC’s active fields (the stock markets and the arrows) remain visible. A final detail: based on GMT the stock exchanges trading at night are displayed in blue, while the ones trading during the day are displayed in yellow. Visit Fitzroy popup: yes for more information. Out of the box designs The following design examples are great inspiration for out of the box thinking. 2. Agency: Kuhlmann Leavitt This impactful piece captures the reader with exquisite black and white photography and classic yet whimsical typography customized to each shot. - Visit the agency Kuhlmann Leavitt popup: yes for more information and photos3. Agency: Bruketa Zinic Well Done: a food company annual report that has to be cooked first. Croatian creative agency Bruketa & Zinić have designed an annual report for food company Podravka that has to be baked in an oven before it can be read. - Visit the design company Bruketa Zinic popup:yes - See this great full pictured article popup:yes about this exceptional annual report. 4. Agency: Migreyes Unique annual report that highlights Konami’s goal to target beyond Japan. - Visit the detailed information about Konami’s Annual Report at Migreyes popup:yes5. Feltron A unique layout and information presenting annual report from Feltron. - Take a look at the website for more photos and screenshots of Feltron’s Annual Report popup:yes Simply beautiful Annual Report Design Just beautiful annual report design with great color usage, typography and photo use. 6. British Council Annual Report Navig8 won in a bid against the British Council’s prestigious list of suppliers to design and print manage their annual report. - Visit the Navig8 popup:yes website for more information.7. Airtricity Annual Report Great design, creative view on getting numbers to look attractive. The photos and quotes included in this annual report are great designed. - Take a look at the agency website popup:yes for more information. 8. Catalyst Recruitment Our clients will no doubt have a clearer understanding of the diversity of our business and specialist areas and we would have no hesitation in recommending Lemonade to other customers due to their professional service, follow through and innovative creative design. - Visit the website Lemonade Agency popup:yes for more information about this fabulous annual report.9. Agency Methodologie Univar NV is one of the world’s leading independent distributors of industrial chemicals and providers of related specialty services, operating throughout North America and Europe. Designed by Methodologie, an award winning design agency with a creative view on annual reporting. - Visit the website Methodologie popup:yes for more information and their portfolio. 10. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Annual Report This annual design is designed with many photos and good typography usage. This serious subject is presented in a great designed annual report. - Visit the website and download the completePDF annual report popup:yes.11. Stedelijk Museum Jaarverslag The design Agency Deel Drie designed the annual report for Het Stedelijk museum Amsterdam, with large black/white headlines combined with colorful photos this is great work. - Visit the website and download popup:yes the complete annual report for Het Stedelijk Musuem. 12. Geest Annual Report Designed by Navyblue, the Geest annual report has won the ProShare Award for Best Annual Report for Private Investors (FTSE 500) for an unprecedented five years in succession. - Visit the agency website popup:yes for more information13. Agency Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group Legacy’s campaigns are designed to engage, and this report had to do the same. That strong cover statement—“The Story of the Year”—leads the reader into a variety of campaign voices and intimate portraits backed by strong colors. - Visit the website from Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group popup:yes for more information. 14. Agency SamataMason For Strategic Hotels and Resorts SamataMason designed a wonderful paper sculptor and the typography. - Visit the website from SamataMason popup:yes for more information.15. Agency Sibley/Peteet Design Austin For Tropical Sportswear Sibley/Peteet Design Austin created a beautiful crafted annual report, titled “The Perfect Pair”, the front cover communicates the title on a hang tag on the back pocket of a pair of khakis. - See the website popup:yes for more information and examples. 16. BNP Paribas Annual Report BNP Paribas Assurance develops and markets savings, protection and property & casualty insurance products in 42 countries under two brands, those brand are financially reported in this nice designed annual report. - Visit the website BNP Paribas popup:yes for a full PDF version of the Annual Report 2006 and 2007.17. The Equality Authority An attractive and innovative document that reaches out and communicates very effectively with the very diverse audience we strive to serve. - Visit the website popup:yes for more information and a full PDF download. 18. Annual Report Transparency International 2006 Transparency International’s Annual Report 2006 showcases last year’s successes for the anti-corruption movement, as well as innovation in measurement tools, targeted advocacy work and sector-specific projects from TI chapters. - Visit the website Transparency popup:yes to download the full PDF version.19. Overall design tips for Annual Report Design A well-written and designed annual report is a must to reinforce a hard won reputation. Stakeholders need to be assured the organisation is not in the business of cutting corners or taking the easy way out - Visit the website popup:yes for more tips about annual reporting design. Worth mentioning _20. Delta Lloyd Jaarverslag, the complete annual report viewable as a website or to download from the website. _21. Unilever Jaarverslag, download the complete PDF version from the website. _22.Koninklijke Ahold Jaarverslag, download the complete PDF version from the Ahold website. _23.IBM Annual reporting, available from 1994 to 2007, download the complete PDF versions from the website. _24. IMF Annual report, available from 1996 to 2007, download the complete PDF versions from the website. _25. A complete huide for annual reports, visit the website AnnualReport.com for additional information. _26. StepInside, a design related website with top 100 company’s and annual reporting, see the website for additional information. Full Article
an City Wayfinding Havana By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2018-05-05T00:00:00Z The Cuba that we know is a very restricted, communism country. Yet was striking to see that environmental graphic design and wayfinding are thought well through. From a propaganda point of reference, it is understandable to communicate on a physical street level to interact with the local community. Everywhere in the city slogans from the Fidel regime are painted on the walls. But, what was noticeable was the city wayfinding. A comprehensive wayfinding system is implemented throughout Havana. This article will feature the characteristics of the Havana city wayfinding system. Streets and signs of Cuba The street life in Cuba is a great contrast to the Western world. The atmosphere is authentic and feels like a movie from the fifties. The streets of Havana, the small way of living and the local customs puts our every day life (what we take for granted) in perspective. Typography, color and symbol signs The consistency in placement, readability of text, arrows usage and symbol signs are balanced and it seems there is a graphic standard in place. We tried to determine who designed the wayfinding system and we would be interested knowing which agency or authority designed this. If you know who designed the Havana city wayfinding please let us know (see contact details below). Overall the city wayfinding system in Havana gave a good experience of the city and was a guidance along the tourist attractions. With the help of typographic tools we discovered the typeface used in the signs; Traffic Type Spain. The font has an authentic look and feel and fits well into the Cuban environment. The arrow design seems to originating from the Aiga Symbol Sign collection. The symbol signs referring to museums, parks and memorials seems to a familiarity with standardized symbol signs collections. Traffic Type Spain Standard (D) Originally, the font “Traffic Type Spain” designed in the pre-digital area around eighties. Then there were no ready to use outline fonts and to manufacture traffic signs they had to cut letterings by hand or manually compose them from single stamp letters. URW developed sign-making software called SIGNUS, the first of its kind used to cut letters and logo in vinyl. Due the popular demand of SIGNUS, URW designed the digital outline fonts for road signs for European countries. Under the technical direction of Peter Karow, URW led the world in developing digital font technology. Its IKARUS suite of font digitization tools and file format standards handles fonts as bitmaps, as grey scale (anti-aliased bitmaps), as vector outlines, and as curved outlines. The fonts are designed specific to country regulations. The artwork for the fonts was mostly provided the sign-making companies who would produce the traffic letterings for the corresponding governmental traffic offices. The digital production and completion of the character set was done at URW. The name “Traffic Type Spain” was given by URW. They named them all “Traffic Type” plus the country, like Traffic Type Sweden, Traffic Type Luxembourg, etc. This meant that the font was officially used to produce the traffic signs in for instance Spain. We can only imagine why the Spanish variant is chosen for the sign system, it could have been an accidental choice or something to do with the Cuba history or Spanish influence. We estimate the wayfinding system was implemented about ten years ago and have regular updates. More about the font The font “Traffic Type Spain” and other country related fonts are available via URW++ website. Below you will also find a reference to Ikarus Typography Software used to digitize paper fonts for digital use. Foundry URW++ Special thanks to Peter Rosenfeld of URW++ Design & Development GmbH for contributing to this article with background details and information about the font Traffic Type Spain. Full Article
an Signs and color contrast By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2020-12-14T00:00:00Z Color contrast The article will explore the meaning of color and how to differentiate color in information layers. Contrast between the foreground and background is one of the most important factors for the ease of reading. If coloured text is used on a bright background the contrast will be weak, for optimal contrast results is white text against dark colored backgrounds. In signage & wayfinding design color is the combining factor to harmonize the sign with the environment. Color programs will distinguish signs from each other and can offer an indication of the message without having to be able to understand the language of the sign. Basics of color groups: Color wheel Swiss painter and designer Johannes Itten created a color wheel that is a organization of 12 color hues around in a circle showing relationships between the colors. The colors are presented in the following way: Primary colors: Blue, red & yellow Secondary colors: Green, orange & violet Complementary colors: Red–orange, red–violet, yellow–orange, yellow–green, blue–violet & blue–green. Goethe’s Theory of Colours provided the first systematic study of the physiological effects of color (1810). His observations on the effect of opposed colors led him to a symmetric arrangement of his color wheel, “for the colours diametrically opposed to each other… are those which reciprocally evoke each other in the eye.” (Goethe, Theory of Colours, 1810) Wikipedia A Color Wheel is an abstract illustrative organization of color hues around a circle that shows relationships between primary colors, secondary colors and complementary colors. Knowing the relationship between colors is the first step in developing a color scheme for signage and wayfinding systems. Color contrast by science Arthur & Passini described in their book Wayfinding from 1992 a reliable calculating method to calculate the contrast difference between two colors. The formula is based on the light reflectancy (LR) readings in percentages for each of the two colors involved. By substracting the darker color from the lighter color, divided by the difference by the lighter, and multiplying by 100, we get brightness differential. When the brightness differential is 70 percent or higher the legibility is assured. When it is less, the legibility cannot be assured and those colors should not be using in that combination. Color examples and meaning Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, death, evil, and mystery. With a black background the lettering tends to stand out more onto to background than with other colored backgrounds. Black is one of the few surfaces that lets other colored text work great together. Beware of too small lettering with too high contrast (white lettering), these will lead to less legibility of the text because of overwhelming background. With large lettering white on black works great. Also yellow on black is a good combination. Advisable work areas: Airport signage, office building signs, visual overwhelming environments, hotel signage, indoor usage. White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection. White background surface gives the most workable combinations, but beware of that white can absorb its environment. Black lettering tends to be squeezed into the background making it hard to read. Lower contrast lettering gives better results like blue, orange and red. White backgrounds can be used specific sign projects where design plays a bigger part than the actual wayfinding. For instance using silver lettering on a white background can give fabulous results, due the shadow of the silver lettering the text becomes readable on the white surface. Advisable work areas: Museum signage, office building signs, pylon signage, retail signage, hospital signage, indoor & outdoor usage. Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is often used for warning signs, red sends out a signal of warning, danger. Many of the warning signs consist of a red background with yellow or white lettering, by using pictograms as warning the signs are multi-language and don’t need explanation, even if you cannot read the text. Red is a very powerful color which stands out in a visual crowded environment. I have seen various other signs produced with red but in my opinion red is a signal color. Works great with black, white and yellow lettering. Advisable work areas: Warning signs, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Yellow is the color of sunshine. It’s associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Yellow background works best in visual crowded environments, for architectural and psychological factors yellow is often used. Yellow with black lettering sends out a clear information message which is needed in such an environment. Using yellow also makes in easy to use orange, red and green which all work great together in a signage system. Also for traffic signs yellow works good as background color in combination with black lettering. In a outdoor situation, yellow stands out from its background giving a clear message. In many European countries yellow is chosen as background color. Advisable work areas: Airport signage, road signs, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is one of mankind favorite color, as is represents sky, heaven, trust and faith. The color blue is good recognized with white lettering as information sign. In the Netherlands all highway signs are with blue background as well as the railway signs. To use blue in sign systems beware of create enough contrast in order to make the signs work best. For instance with light blue a higher contrast lettering will be needed such as black and for dark blue white lettering will work best. Advisable work areas: Highway signs, railway signs, hotel signage, retail signage, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Silver (metal) is an often used color as background in sign systems. With metal signs you are able to gain a robust look & feel for the signage system. Metal has a different surface when looking at it from different angles, making it not always a good contrast with the lettering. On a silver background almost all colors work well, even white. In future articles I will go deeper into using silver as background. Metal signs are frequently used in office signage, with black lettering it will create a very stylish look and feel. Advisable work areas: Office signage, nameplate design, public spaces, indoor & outdoor usage. Typography & color contrast Not only is the contrast important also the chosen typeface will make the difference in a good or bad sign. When using too bold weighted typefaces the text will look like its expanding of the sign, when using too light weighted typefaces the text will fall back into its background. Medium or Regular weights are usually the best options to choose for a good and readable sign. Full Article
an Information design: Research and Practice By www.designworkplan.com Published On :: 2021-08-05T00:00:00Z Information design is used in many applications, forms and means of expression. Often in relationship with multidisciplinary design aspects to communicate information to people and environments. Information design The book Information Design: Research and Practice by Alison Black, Paul Luna, Ole Lund, and Sue Walker is one of the most complete works around information design. The book covers everything related to information design from wayfinding, map reading, form design, layouts to instructions. This book combines design theories and methods with professional practical case studies from leading information designers around the world. The book has 4 main parts each with sub-chapters on topics related to the main part. Each chapter is well written and illustrated to research, explain the topic. Part 1: Historical perspectives A brief overview of early visualizations of historical time. The invention of statistical graphs. Ship navigation and the history of technical and scientific illustrations. The history part continues with Isotype for information design. And Marie Neurath about designing information books for young people. This part closes off with documents, graphics and text about the history of information design. Part 2: Theoretical approaches This part shapes the mind for graphic literacies for a digital age. With a visual rhetoric in information design for multimodality and genre. Interesting chapters in this part are about Interactive information graphics and Social and cultural aspects of visual conventions in information.This part closes off with in-dept research about Textual reading on paper and screens. And how to apply science to design. Part 3: Cognitive principles This part goes deeper into understanding information design. Whereas chapters cover topics such as: Does my symbol sign work? Icons as carriers of information Warning design Diagrams Chapter Designing static and animated diagrams for modern learning materials Designing auditory alarms Design challenges in helping older adults use digital tablets On-screen colour contrast for visually impaired readers Contrast set labelling Gestalt principles Information design research methods Methods for evaluating information design Public information documents Part 4: Practical applications The last part of this extensive work focusses more on design elements and sorting of information. All of the following chapters are interested if you are into wayfinding, urban design and information design in general. The topics include: Choosing type for information design and how to design Indexing and information design. Interesting research about when to use numeric tables and why covers on how to communicate the information in a effective way for complex and large data sets. For wayfinding the next chapters give insights on the following topics: Wayfinding perspectives Designing for wayfinding The problem of ‘straight ahead’ signage Park at your peril Indoor digital wayfinding Visualizing storyworlds Exhibitions for learning Form follows user follows form The final part resumes on information design & values which explains the LUNAtic approach to information design. The importance of information design in healthcare and medical information is explained and researched in the following chapters: Information design as a (r)evolutionary educational tool and Design + medical collaboration Developing persuasive health campaign messages Information design in medicine package leaflets Using animation to help communication in e-PILs in Brazil Medical information design and its legislation For who is this book? This is such an excellent resource. Covering the complete field of information design and its multidisciplinary aspects of it. Also referred as the Bible for Information Design. This book is for everybody who wants to learn more about concise and comprehensive information design. How to design for complex applications, how to sort information, what to show and what not to show, and at what time. From graphic design students to experienced designers, there are things to learn from the book. Key take-aways include history of information design, understanding the theories behind information design and how to improve the way to communicate from simple to complex topics in a visual way. Conclusion The book is carefully researched and put together, a true bible for information design. A recommended buy if you are into learning more about information design, graphic design, wayfinding and structural layouts and design strategy. There could be somethings said about the consistency of writing throughout the book, although it didn’t bother me while reading topics. From my person experience, I am reading topics upon required to learn something about a topic in information design. InformationPublisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780415786324Softcover, 766 pages Information Design: Research and Practice Learn more about information design with the bible and buy the book at Amazon. Buy bij Amazon Full Article
an 8 Photoshop Tips and Tricks All Photographers Should Know By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:28:20 +0000 Sixty-eight percent of adults edit their selfies before sharing them with anyone. Statistics show the growing importance of learning advanced editing skills. A photographer cannot publish a photo without altering it in some way. Photoshop, the industry standard, has plenty of tools to make your photos stand out. Learning those tools on your own can be difficult though. To help you learn, let’s take a quick look at 8 fantastic Photoshop tips and tricks. A Note About Photoshop Tips and Tricks Before we dive into the tips and tricks, remember a good photo is even more important than good editing. The post 8 Photoshop Tips and Tricks All Photographers Should Know appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article Photoshop Tutorial
an Pros and Cons of Photography and Videography in Visual Marketing By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:10:25 +0000 Do you remember a time when there was only text on the internet? Or when the first images popped up in their glorious blocky low resolution? It seems like a lifetime ago. Streaming services, social media, shops… Images and videos are all around the web today. It’s no wonder we see more and more imagery used for online advertisement as well. There are always aspects to consider to decide the best fit for your project. When choosing your advertising strategy, it’s essential to know the good and the not-so-good about photography and videography for marketing. Advantages Look Sharp The post Pros and Cons of Photography and Videography in Visual Marketing appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article Uncategorized
an A Quick Guide to Photo Organization For Macbooks By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:12:42 +0000 There’s nothing worse than spending hours searching for an image on your computer. Between old screenshots and blurry photos, your sentimental pictures can get buried amongst the clutter. Luckily, it’s extremely simple and accessible to sort, organize, and group your important photos together on Macbook computers. Not sure where to start when it comes to photo organization on your Macbook? Keep reading for some of the best tips and tricks to get your photos sorted and functional. Declutter Your Pictures When it comes to Macbook organization, a digital declutter is one of the best options. Though it can be time-consuming, The post A Quick Guide to Photo Organization For Macbooks appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article Uncategorized
an Artist Daniel Gulliver’s Creates Fantastic 3D Debossed Tattoo Masterpieces By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:18:48 +0000 Daniel Gulliver, known professionally as Gully, is a distinguished tattoo artist from London, UK, celebrated for his innovative “debossed” tattoo technique. This method creates the illusion of designs carved into the skin, offering a three-dimensional effect that captivates viewers. Gully’s repertoire extends beyond debossed tattoos; he also excels in ultra-realistic portraits and optical illusions, showcasing […] Full Article Design artist celebrated daniel designs fantastic london optical portraits tattoos three
an Spectacular Winning Images of the 2024 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:58:03 +0000 Weather Photographer, Winner: Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night by Wang Xin The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the 2024 winners of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards, featuring breathtaking images of weather phenomena worldwide. The top prize went to Wang Xin from Shanghai for the photograph “Sprites Dancing in the Dark […] Full Article Photography african david ellis knight morning nature night shadows shanghai winners
an Environmental Fantasy Digital Artworks of Ben J By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:26:16 +0000 Ben J, is a digital artist. He creates a compelling and narrative rich atmosphere that keeps the audience stimulated. He specializes on the fantasy art, especially on the lands and the landscapes that create almost a movie effect. The color schemes of each of the works are intricate and complex, with dim lights and lots […] Full Article Inspirations artist artworks color create digital movie painting picture sense works
an Superb Digital Horror Sculpture Characters by Vague Sadan By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:40:13 +0000 Sadan Vague is a Ukrainian concept artist and sculptor renowned for his intricate creature designs and surreal sculptures. With several years of experience in a small indie game studio, he has honed his skills in both digital and traditional mediums. His works features a diverse array of works, including 3D models and traditional sculptures, highlighting […] Full Article Inspirations artist characters concept designs digital often sculpture studio superb works
an The Superb Macabre and Fantasy Artworks of Dariusz Kieliszek By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:53:09 +0000 Dariusz Kieliszek, a self-taught Polish illustrator and concept artist, has made a remarkable impact on the digital art world through his exploration of symbolic fantasy and surreal horror. More: Instagram, Artstation Full Article Inspirations artist artworks concept digital illustrator instagram superb surreal through world
an Beautiful Sensitive Oil Paintings by DannyLaiLai By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:09:26 +0000 DannyLaiLai is a Chinese artist from Beijing, recognized for his traditional oil paintings and digital artworks that blend ethereal aesthetics with realistic elements. His portfolio includes a variety of subjects, from serene landscapes to intimate portraits, all characterized by a delicate interplay of light and shadow. More: Artstation Full Article Inspirations artist artworks beautiful beijing chinese digital paintings portraits recognized sensitive
an Unique Illustrated Portraits by Anthony Ventura By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:19:21 +0000 Anthony Ventura, an award-winning Canadian artist, is known for his highly detailed and expressive illustrated portraits. A graduate of Sheridan College’s Illustration program, he has worked with major clients like Playboy, Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, Doritos, and ESPN, with standout celebrity pieces featuring Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Nikki Sixx that showcase his exceptional linework […] Full Article Inspirations artist award college color highly illustration instagram magazine portraits showcase
an Hen and Chickens Cycle: In 1882, Edward Burstow Designed The Pentacycle Specifically For Delivering Post By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:47:15 +0000 Victorian Sussex showcased remarkable displays of engineering ingenuity, where inventors tackled various cycling challenges from bumpy unpaved roads to the impracticalities of woolen clothing with boundless enthusiasm and creativity. h/t: vintag.es Among these innovators was Horsham architect Edward Burstow, who in 1882 patented the ‘pentacycle,’ an ingenious machine featuring a large central wheel driven by […] Full Article Technology among around clothing design modern spirit their victorian wheels where
an Meet DAB 1α, Amazing DeLorean-Inspired “Back to the Future” Electric Motorcycle By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:00:34 +0000 DAB Motors has crafted a unique DAB 1α electric motorcycle inspired by the DeLorean time machine from “Back to the Future.” This bespoke model features a stainless steel body, exposed wiring, and CNC-machined wheels reminiscent of the iconic car. Notable design elements include a speedometer capped at 88 mph and an illuminated flux capacitor, paying […] Full Article Design Technology amazing delorean design electric future inspired range speed steel wheels
an Amazing Photos of the 1985 Tritan A2 Aerocar By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:49:22 +0000 Tritan Ventures from Ann Arbor, Michigan designed the A2, an aerodynamically advanced vehicle with a drag coefficient of 0.15 and stability from airfoils that produced a sail effect for added thrust. Constructed from fiberglass with a monocoque design, the lightweight 900-pound A2 was powered by a 440cc Syvaro rotary engine, delivering 30 horsepower and achieving […] Full Article Design Technology amazing design effect engine interest motorcycle photos pound powered three
an Whimsical Cigarette Ad Posters Illustrated by Juan Carlos Huergo in the Early 20th Century By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:15:58 +0000 Early 20th-century cigarette ads glamorized smoking as a symbol of sophistication, elegance, and modernity, using stylish imagery and catchy slogans like “More doctors smoke Camels” and “It’s Toasted” to imply quality and safety. These advertisements, often featuring celebrities, marketed smoking as part of a glamorous lifestyle, making it appear desirable and socially acceptable despite the […] Full Article Inspirations about advertisements carlos celebrities century early making modernity often posters smoke stylish
an The Best 13 Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2023 By www.webappers.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 There is a huge variety of free and premium web design tools and resources to choose from to help you create stunning websites. They range from complete website design platforms to design frameworks and wireframing tools to plugins featuring “must have” functionalities. And, a whole lot of things in between. These design tools and resources […] The post The Best 13 Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2023 appeared first on WebAppers. Full Article Design Tools tools Web Designs
an 4 Android 6.0 Marshmallow tricks to show to your friends By www.techi.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 02:50:33 +0000 Android recently unveiled their newest operating system, Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It doesn’t entirely overhaul the system, but it does bring some exciting new improvements for Android users to enjoy. Like every new operating system, it takes some getting used to, but knowing some of the tricks help to facilitate the process. Expect Changes with New […] The post 4 Android 6.0 Marshmallow tricks to show to your friends first appeared on TECH Intelligence and is written by Drew Hendricks. Full Article Google android Marshmallow
an Is a cashless society closer than most realize? By www.techi.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:15:41 +0000 In North America, it’s easy to see that we’re heading towards a world that is driven by digital commerce. Many people order a good chunk of their daily supplies and impulse purchases online. Apps make buying things even out in the real world much easier than cash. Then, there’s the credit and debit card trend […] The post Is a cashless society closer than most realize? first appeared on TECH Intelligence and is written by Michio Hasai. Full Article E-commerce Cashless Society ecommerce Technology
an From Screens to Space: The Future of 3D and Spatial UI Design By www.noupe.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:02:32 +0000 In the last few years, the design of the UIs has shifted from flat 2D surfaces into the actual 3D environment and possibly progressing towards the creation of space interfaces. Such change is not only attributable to the evolution of motion design software but also to the changing ways of perceiving digital realities. Therefore, it... The post From Screens to Space: The Future of 3D and Spatial UI Design appeared first on noupe. Full Article Business Online graphic design ui design
an Top 9 Applications of Internet of Things and Its Examples By www.noupe.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:09:31 +0000 The Internet of Things (IoT) transforms industries, businesses, and daily life by connecting physical devices to the Internet, enabling real-time data exchange and automated operations. From smart homes to industrial automation, the applications of Internet of Things are vast, providing numerous advantages in terms of efficiency, convenience, and cost savings. This article explores the top... The post Top 9 Applications of Internet of Things and Its Examples appeared first on noupe. Full Article Development internet of things iot
an Top 5 Upcoming Shopify eCommerce Trends for Merchants By www.noupe.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:53:40 +0000 As eCommerce is evolving at an increased pace, staying ahead of the latest trends in the market is very important for Shopify store owners to keep their stores stand out from the competition. Staying updated with the latest eCommerce trends helps merchants sell their products uniquely and convert more customers. As with every industry, the... The post Top 5 Upcoming Shopify eCommerce Trends for Merchants appeared first on noupe. Full Article Business Online eCommerce shopify Web Trends
an Mastering the Art of Web Typography: Enhancing Readability and Brand Identity By www.noupe.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:31:09 +0000 Typography is a core element of web design that impacts how easily people can read and engage with your content. Your message and brand identity stand out when you have a font that draws the eye in. When you know how to use web typography principles to grab attention, you can transform a good-looking website... The post Mastering the Art of Web Typography: Enhancing Readability and Brand Identity appeared first on noupe. Full Article Typography brand identity typography web design
an What Is Psychographic Segmentation and How Can It Boost Engagement? By www.noupe.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:54:29 +0000 Any kind of marketing approach that gives you a deeper insight into your customers has the potential to help you make stronger connections with them. Psychographic segmentation is a perfect example. Unlike demographic or behavioral segmentation, it goes into depth about what makes your customers tick, which means you can better understand how to reach... The post What Is Psychographic Segmentation and How Can It Boost Engagement? appeared first on noupe. Full Article Business Online digital marketing market segment user engagement
an 8 Things to Do Before Transitioning Your Small Business From a Side Hustle to Full-Time By www.noupe.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:36:39 +0000 If you have a profitable side hustle, you’ve probably considered taking your business full-time. However, before you take the leap and transition to life as a full-time entrepreneur, there are a few things you should do. Some tasks are simple, like opening a business bank account and setting concrete goals. Others, like building a professional... The post 8 Things to Do Before Transitioning Your Small Business From a Side Hustle to Full-Time appeared first on noupe. Full Article Business Online business business growth marketing Online Business side hustle small business
an Build an Infinite Horizontal Scrolling Logo Display With Pure CSS By webdesignernews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:36:38 +0000 Creating an infinite horizontal logo scroll effect with pure CSS is a simple yet powerful way to add dynamic movement to a website. This tutorial will walk you through building an infinite scroll effect with added hover effects that allow the user to pause scrolling and scale each logo slightly when hovered. Full Article Web Dev
an Create a breakout game with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript By webdesignernews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:34:10 +0000 Let’s create a Breakout game using Vanilla JavaScript. In a Breakout game, the player uses a paddle to bounce a ball and hit bricks, removing the bricks one by one. Full Article Web Dev
an Understanding the Product: The First Step in Effective Design By webdesignernews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:36:11 +0000 Creating effective designs for tech-savvy audiences, such as data scientists and software engineers, requires a careful balance between visual clarity, functionality, and creativity. While the complexity of the product must be communicated clearly, the interface also needs to feel intuitive and engaging. Success in such projects doesn’t just come from creativity; it’s rooted in strategic collaboration. Full Article Design Web Design
an The Overlooked Importance of Focus Outlines in Web Design By webdesignernews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:42:08 +0000 Focus outlines highlight the active interactive element on a web page. They’re crucial for accessibility, especially for keyboard users and those with motor impairments. If you ever tried navigating a website without a mouse, you can imagine how frustrating it is when you can’t see where you are. If not, imagine not seeing your cursor Full Article UX
an WordPress is the right choice for Business websites or blog – Facts and Figures By blogdesignstudio.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:33:30 +0000 About 3 years back we as a Web Design and Development Company, decided to chose WordPress as the only platform we will develop blog/websites on. The progress since then proves that our decision was right. Some of the achievements of WordPress as underlined by Matt in the recent Wordcamp in San Francisco and what it […] Full Article Business Blogging Inspiration web design
an How to create Twitter widget with WordPress and SimplePie (Part 1) By blogdesignstudio.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:42:32 +0000 There are a lot of Twitter widgets for WordPress but in my experience none of those utilize the powerful SimplePie PHP class that is in the WordPress core. SimplePie is a powerful RSS reader class that has very nice built-in caching system since as we all know the Twitter API is limited to only 150 […] Full Article Wordpress Plugins Wordpress Tutorials
an How to create Twitter widget with WordPress and SimplePie (Part 2) By blogdesignstudio.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:24:15 +0000 In the second part of this tutorial we will extend the widget with more options. Let’s start by defining what sort of options we want it to have. Show timestamps Discover Hyperlinks Discover @replies Discover avatar Followers count You can download the extended plug-in here. Step 1: Getting the form ready for the new options […] Full Article Wordpress Plugins Wordpress Tutorials
an Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List? Here’s How AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 16 Can Help! By www.smashingapps.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:11:12 +0000 With so many tasks, appointments, and people to keep track of, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 16 might be just the tool you need to bring order to your routine. Full Article Tools
an 13 Essential Financial Risk Management Strategies for Small Business Owners By www.smashingapps.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:53:15 +0000 Are you prepared with the financial risk management strategies that can keep your business steady […] Full Article Point of View
an Why Data Professionals Choose Power BI Service for Data Analytics Needs? By www.smashingapps.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:40:26 +0000 Discover why you should choose Power BI Service for seamless data visualization, sharing, and collaboration. Ideal for data professionals, analysts, and teams. Full Article Point of View