Information Design Desk Reference [Paperback]

Christine Sevilla (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2001 | ISBN-10: 1560526106 | ISBN-13: 978-1560526100 | Edition: 1

Information Design Desk Reference, approaches the design of information as simply communication. The point of view is that of people who do not have the skills or tools of a professional designer. When a poster, brochure, document or presentation needs to be prepared most people feel that they lack the ability to create what they need, to produce the kind of impact they know that their material requires. Graphic elements throughout the book complement the text with examples. It presents step-by-step approaches and methods for working through about everything from a brochure to a simple Web site-the book itself is a model of what it presents.

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How to make things clear and produce them yourself

INFORMATION DESIGN DESK REFERENCE is an invaluable resource for anyone trying to present information with text, graphics, tables and charts. It shows you how to convey a message in a brochure, a handout, a web site or a presentation using readily available software and your own imagination.

INFORMATION DESIGN DESK REFERENCE has a unique "project" table of contents designed as a fast and easy way to find information for your specific project.

INFORMATION DESIGN DESK REFERENCE shows you how to make a simple brochure or a complex document easier to understand and better looking. It helps you to train your eye, to develop your own style of communicating visually, and to present your ideas confidently.

INFORMATION DESIGN DESK REFERENCE provides powerful lessons in presenting information with style and clarity that will maximize understanding and retention.

INFORMATION DESIGN DESK REFERENCE was developed and produced by the author, Christine Sevilla, with the basic software and techniques she describes in the book. The project began with the need she felt to create a resource of her own - it grew into the book you hold in your hand.

Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Crisp Learning; 1 edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560526106
• ISBN-13: 978-1560526100
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,527,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Friendly Approach to Designing Information, January 30, 2003

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Mary Anne Donovan "Professor and editor" (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Information Design Desk Reference (Paperback)

As a teacher of technical writing for many years, I've been looking for a book that gives the basics of how to organize and present information in a way that doesn't intimidate readers. This is the book! It is an easy read with a plethora of guidelines and practical suggestions so that even the novice can "do it." In addition, the author's warm and approachable tone makes this a fun and easy read. But it also presents a unique blending of information including how to do an audience analysis, adult learning theory for the information designer, basic page layout, color use guidelines and more. I am using it for my college Document and Information Design class, and the students love it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a High School design class but not professionals, June 7, 2007

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T. S. (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Design Desk Reference (Paperback)

Perhaps the target audience for this book is absolute beginners and that's how I'm rating it. It's niether great nor bad for that level of reader. If you're looking for something more serious or professional then go with Tufte's books.

4.0 out of 5 stars informative, April 26, 2010

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This review is from: Information Design Desk Reference (Paperback)

Very informative text written for the lay person. I am a grad student and this is my favorite textbook in the LIS program.