Plain language as a bridge where there is no shared culture
In diverse settings, we can’t rely on “common sense” to communicate. That’s why we need plain language: to make the unspokens explicit. In 2022, I went to Tokyo to attend …
Tag: plain language in real life
Applying plain language principles, examples (and fails).
Non-designers: Designing for better readability
Making your text more readable will help you reach more people. Readability isn’t about making things look pretty. It’s about making your written word accessible to a wide audience. That …
Imprecise writing wastes time and money
How does not using plain language cost firms and workers money? I had a first-hand experience with a global firm that showed me exactly how.
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 …
Expressing time zones for events
As events have gone online since 2020, we’ve become more conscious of time zones. If your event targets an international audience, express the event time in a way that makes …