Category: Design elements
Articles on incorporating design elements to your written work.
PRACTICE Do these charts tell a story?
Let's practice! Look at these charts and think how you might make them better convey the message. In the 4 ways to make charts that tell your story, we briefly ...
4 ways to make charts that tell your story
How can we make charts that convey our messages and are more than decoration? Here is a brief intro to data visualization and 4 things you can do to make ...
Non-designers can design for better readability: 3 simple principles
Making your text more readable will help you reach more people. And there are simple principles that even non-designers can use. Readability isn't about making things look pretty. It's about ...
Attempts of a non-designer to visually present information so it’s clear
I used to think that tinkering with figures and tables was an indulgence—I did it for fun if I had time. But now I know that visual presentation matters and ...
BOOK: The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
Even if you're not a designer, you can make your documents more attractive. In her brilliant book, Robin Williams explains the four basic design principles we need to use ...
Plain language: Using design elements for clear communication
Plain language isn't just about the words; design makes it easier for readers to find, understand, and use the information in the document. Fortunately, you don't need to be a ...