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InfoDesign | 16 Dec 2003 09:30

InfoD: Bookwatch (35)


           * InfoDesign Bookwatch *   (35)

           In this message:
           1) Universal principles of design
              (W. Lidwell, K. Holden, J. Butler)
           2) Abram Games, Graphic Designer. Maximum meaning,
              minimum means (N. Games, C. Moriarty and J. Rose )
           3) Presenting numbers, tables, and charts
              (S. Bigwood and M. Spore)
           4) Visualizing technical information (L.E. Brasseur)
           5) Communicating in style (Y. Joshi)
           6) Pause and effect. The art of interactive narrative.
              (M.S. Meadows)

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1)       TITLE: Universal principles of design.

       AUTHORS: William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Jill Butler

       SUMMARY: The design we see is the culmination of many
                concepts and practices brought together from a
                variety of disciplines. Because no one can be an
                expert on everything, designers have always had to
                scramble to find the information and know-how
                required to make a design work. 'Universal
                Principles of Design' is a cross-disciplinary
                reference of design. This book pairs explanations
                of the design concepts featured with visual examples
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InfoDesign | 18 Dec 2003 16:04

InfoD: Journalwatch (6)


     * InfoDesign Journalwatch *   (6)

       Information Design Journal

Information Design Journal is an international refereed journal
which provides a forum for theoretical and practice-oriented
discussions concerning the effective, efficient and attractive
presentation of information. Topics include the design of
infographics, public information signs, forms, product labelling,
typography, instructions for use, user interfaces, websites and
instuctional textbooks.

CONTENTS (Volume 11, issue 1):
- Editorial introduction: From avionics to aviation information
   architecture (Piet Westendorp & Karel van der Waarde)

THEME: Information design for Air traffic
- Displays in air traffic control: Arrival/Departure
   coordination. (Markus Ort)
- Designing for the future advanced controller displays.
   (Ed Knapen & Ernst Kesseler)
- Computer graphics in the cockpit.
   (Erik Theunissen & Tim Etherington)
- Displaying multi-domain graphical databases: an evaluation
   of scanning clutter, display size, and user activity.
   (Paul Kroft & Christopher Wickens)

CARTOON
Romedi Passini
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