Nov 21, 2014

{ Design Tips for Everyone }

Here are ten tips for designing effective visual communication

{1} Typography- all fonts should be legible and appropriate for what you are communicating


{2} Color- use no more than five colors in a single layout. You can use different shades of a single color to distinguish


{3} Iconography- icons should be simple, easy to understand and universal. They're meant to enhance comprehension, never distract


{4} Callouts - use callouts sparingly to highlight only key information


{5} Negative Space- keep significant negative space. When too much information is in a layout messaging becomes cluttered and incoherent


{6} Illustration- should match tone and subject matter. Only include if it enhances the content


{7} Layout - present content in a way that guides readers through in a logical hierarchy. Aligning the elements in a layout with each other will help maintain consistency


{8} Comparison- visualize data in a way that is easy for the viewer to compare values


{9} Simplicity- avoid unnecessary design, including 3D charts, ornamental illustration or extraneous elements


{10} Accuracy- visualization should represent their values proportionately.Inaccurate representations can deceive viewers


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