Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T08:35:24.806-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:graphic-design Kristen Ley kley895 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12238955707753726097-a7b1976eb67386c64a1d72ee9fef94ec 2009-11-26T00:15:31.414-05:00

With all the visualization options out there, it can be hard to figure out what graph or chart suits your data best. This is a guide to make your decision easier for one particular type of data: proportions. Maybe you want to show poll results or...

With all the visualization options out there, it can be hard to figure out what graph or chart suits your data best. This is a guide to make your decision easier for one particular type of data: proportions. Maybe you want to show poll results or... http://flowingdata.com/2009/11/25/9-ways-to-visualize-proportions-a-guide/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13864129806338107458-5158c3edbdc2cc124204c13bd6d67581 2009-11-26T00:18:05.796-05:00

is a commonly used component in both web and graphic design, promoting organization and alignment in the final output. Better alignment and order can, of course, lead to a more effective design, whether it is for print or the web. When used...

is a commonly used component in both web and graphic design, promoting organization and alignment in the final output. Better alignment and order can, of course, lead to a more effective design, whether it is for print or the web. When used... http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/11/to-grid-or-not-to-grid-advantages-and-disadvantages/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6429524535949670384-602afac9f30bb52973daf5bbd04813e7 2009-11-24T23:51:54.192-05:00

The 9th issue of the biggest graphic design event in South America features almost 300 design projects created in the last couple years by a wide range of Brazilian professionals, from big traditional agencies to recently graduated designers. Selected by some of the finest design professionals and scholars in Brazil, the projects are divided in 9 categories, from visual identity systems and packaging to posters and typeface design.

The 9th issue of the biggest graphic design event in South America features almost 300 design projects created in the last couple years by a wide range of Brazilian professionals, from big traditional agencies to recently graduated designers. Selected by some of the finest design professionals and scholars in Brazil, the projects are divided in 9 categories, from visual identity systems and packaging to posters and typeface design. http://www.braziliangraphicdesign.com/2009/10/02/9th-brazilian-graphic-design-biennial-goes-to-china/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13684732903265642771-f4d533fc54fac0ab2665c330aacb2e74 2009-11-24T23:20:30.863-05:00

Companies in every industry have adopted design thinking to offer fresh insight in functions from strategy to finance. BusinessWeek selected 39 master's and MBA programs from North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia that significantly integrate design thinking and business. Students in these programs take classes in art, management and science, for example, and create projects in multi-disciplinary teams with students from other schools. They aim to use design for strategy rather than merely for aesthetics and may find jobs as design managers, researchers or business consultants. These 30 programs have formally established hybrid curricula.

Companies in every industry have adopted design thinking to offer fresh insight in functions from strategy to finance. BusinessWeek selected 39 master's and MBA programs from North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia that significantly integrate design thinking and business. Students in these programs take classes in art, management and science, for example, and create projects in multi-disciplinary teams with students from other schools. They aim to use design for strategy rather than merely for aesthetics and may find jobs as design managers, researchers or business consultants. These 30 programs have formally established hybrid curricula. http://www.braziliangraphicdesign.com/2009/11/12/pontificia-universidade-catolica-do-parana-featured-on-the-worlds-best-design-programs-list-by-businessweek-magazine/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17590709008859144035-486bd773e68110c0505781288a05f1f2 2009-11-24T21:40:01.194-05:00

Want to participate in a competition worth almost US$1000? Read on! There has been a lot of discussion about the concept of information aesthetics lately, mostly focusing on the seemingly rapid rise of misplaced attention to "pretty, flashy mash-ups...

Want to participate in a competition worth almost US$1000? Read on! There has been a lot of discussion about the concept of information aesthetics lately, mostly focusing on the seemingly rapid rise of misplaced attention to "pretty, flashy mash-ups... http://infosthetics.com/archives/2009/11/competition_most_ugly_and_useless_visualization_online.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:759333854897566150-1c667eff23d5863230e502b28a78ae4f 2009-11-23T15:46:59.001-05:00

This a guest blog for Online Wizard Jim Kukral. Any resemblance between Brad Pitt and I is purely coincidental.

This a guest blog for Online Wizard Jim Kukral. Any resemblance between Brad Pitt and I is purely coincidental. http://www.jimkukral.com/3-ways-to-suck-the-life-out-of-your-brand/ David Brier dbrier472 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1374700451328168408-1f3face6339da9d9b58deb7ee9744a0d 2009-11-23T05:09:50.729-05:00

(BY Cliff KuangFri) Everyone understands the various categories displayed in this Venn diagram: In hunting for a partner or a fling, we all known the trade-offs between beauty and brains. But we've never before seen a chart that so accurately describes the trials and tribulations of meeting someone worth dating.

(BY Cliff KuangFri) Everyone understands the various categories displayed in this Venn diagram: In hunting for a partner or a fling, we all known the trade-offs between beauty and brains. But we've never before seen a chart that so accurately describes the trials and tribulations of meeting someone worth dating. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/infographic-day-physical-attractiveness-vs-mental-attractiveness Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14872809450311289850-62461b9d14cd942bae251c8c25d5aad3 2009-11-23T04:48:17.677-05:00

Last year Mathieu Christe and Berton Hasebe wrote a very thorough article detailing the general day to day of the Type and Media masters program. With this article we hope to outline an historical overview of the course and provide a brief look at...

Last year Mathieu Christe and Berton Hasebe wrote a very thorough article detailing the general day to day of the Type and Media masters program. With this article we hope to outline an historical overview of the course and provide a brief look at... http://ilovetypography.com/2009/11/20/the-right-type-of-education/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4379146103623417834-1d5b4b914f13cfbbc510c297ce0fe5a3 2009-11-23T05:30:06.749-05:00

I’ve written previously about my concern that infographics—the mixture of text and images to tell stories, explain concepts, describe processes, or provide instructions—have no real research to back up their claims of effectiveness.

I’ve written previously about my concern that infographics—the mixture of text and images to tell stories, explain concepts, describe processes, or provide instructions—have no real research to back up their claims of effectiveness. http://www.perceptualedge.com/blog/?p=494 Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11979847952218880777-f8d08f941d3e35b9f3160ce52955b893 2009-11-23T05:06:50.679-05:00

(Reviewed by James Puckett) I was excited when Taschen announced the first volume of Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles, described as “This exuberant selection of typographic fonts and styles traces the modern evolution of the printed letter” *. Such language, including the title, is disingenuous, because this book is not a history. Type does contain a short essay by coauthor/coeditor Cees W. de Jong about type history, but it is poorly written and riddled with inaccuracies. Similarly bad are the captions that introduce each specimen. Many are obvious or inane statements such as “It was an honor to have one’s name set on such a lovely publication.” (p. 88), “This printer from Amsterdam evidently had a lot of customers in the countryside.” (p. 100) and “Back in time! Two lines, two different typefaces in a fantasy world.” (p. 243). Overall the writing feels like a draft rushed to press; it should have been fact checked and edited by a historian.

(Reviewed by James Puckett) I was excited when Taschen announced the first volume of Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles, described as “This exuberant selection of typographic fonts and styles traces the modern evolution of the printed letter” *. Such language, including the title, is disingenuous, because this book is not a history. Type does contain a short essay by coauthor/coeditor Cees W. de Jong about type history, but it is poorly written and riddled with inaccuracies. Similarly bad are the captions that introduce each specimen. Many are obvious or inane statements such as “It was an honor to have one’s name set on such a lovely publication.” (p. 88), “This printer from Amsterdam evidently had a lot of customers in the countryside.” (p. 100) and “Back in time! Two lines, two different typefaces in a fantasy world.” (p. 243). Overall the writing feels like a draft rushed to press; it should have been fact checked and edited by a historian. http://ilovetypography.com/2009/11/06/type-a-visual-history-of-typefaces-graphic-styles/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11184314657743001703-f649b2f61b7e18a8d6fce80e20d3c265 2009-11-23T05:00:41.766-05:00

2009 Design Annual The finest design solutions of the past year were chosen by our distinguished jury who, despite challenging economic conditions, expressed optimism about the future of design and found plenty of excellent work to choose from.

2009 Design Annual The finest design solutions of the past year were chosen by our distinguished jury who, despite challenging economic conditions, expressed optimism about the future of design and found plenty of excellent work to choose from. http://www.commarts.com/annuals/2009-Design Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16900418737260256189-02aba404cbaa6ecac0da89dd279455fe 2009-11-23T04:55:51.352-05:00

Imagine a world where data becomes the everyday, simply embedded in what you normally do. It's really not far off if you think about it. We use charts, graphs, and viz to make important decisions with investments, businesses, and to stay informed on the news, so why not use it in our own lives?

Imagine a world where data becomes the everyday, simply embedded in what you normally do. It's really not far off if you think about it. We use charts, graphs, and viz to make important decisions with investments, businesses, and to stay informed on the news, so why not use it in our own lives? http://flowingdata.com/2009/11/18/the-future-embedding-data-in-the-everyday/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14015690340540697416-4cf8d50d7eacb4b50de86edfe02d4b7f 2009-11-23T04:52:15.088-05:00

The 3rd version of Visualizar started yesterday at the Medialab-Prado in Madrid. The 2-week workshop annex seminar is directed by José Luis de Vicente and counts with a team of well known tutors, which this year includes Ben Cerveny, Aaron Koblin,...

The 3rd version of Visualizar started yesterday at the Medialab-Prado in Madrid. The 2-week workshop annex seminar is directed by José Luis de Vicente and counts with a team of well known tutors, which this year includes Ben Cerveny, Aaron Koblin,... http://infosthetics.com/archives/2009/11/visualizar09_discussing_public_data_data_in_public.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5603019096245220510-a441acd0a9ab50c3778ec600e3cbb12e 2009-11-23T04:54:13.800-05:00

Inspired by Lev Manovich's definition of "information aesthetics", this weblog explores the symbiotic relationship between creative design and the field of information visualization. More specifically, it collects projects that represent data or information in original or intriguing ways. Since its conception in December 2004, several other terms have been introduced within the academic world for similar phenomena, ranging from 'Information Aesthetic Visualization' (PDF) over 'Casual Information Visualization' (PDF) to 'Artistic Data Visualization' (PDF).

Inspired by Lev Manovich's definition of "information aesthetics", this weblog explores the symbiotic relationship between creative design and the field of information visualization. More specifically, it collects projects that represent data or information in original or intriguing ways. Since its conception in December 2004, several other terms have been introduced within the academic world for similar phenomena, ranging from 'Information Aesthetic Visualization' (PDF) over 'Casual Information Visualization' (PDF) to 'Artistic Data Visualization' (PDF). http://infosthetics.com/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6975526060704123245-ff1d57af6fe33948947843d9ea1c9f34 2009-11-23T04:53:04.475-05:00

Friday, November 14, was the 2nd day of seminar at Visualizar'09. See our previous post about its Kick-Off. Xavier Alonso presented data404, a collection of sources of public information. In the following talk, Jan-Christoph Zoels discussed on how...

Friday, November 14, was the 2nd day of seminar at Visualizar'09. See our previous post about its Kick-Off. Xavier Alonso presented data404, a collection of sources of public information. In the following talk, Jan-Christoph Zoels discussed on how... http://infosthetics.com/archives/2009/11/visualizar09_second_day_of_seminar.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10798403309037745842-bac8c4c391ca73c513eb290f0b49e040 2009-11-21T20:48:45.403-05:00

Below is a series of images from a visualizattion of Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl”. The project is a visualization of the use of letters and words in the poem.

Below is a series of images from a visualizattion of Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl”. The project is a visualization of the use of letters and words in the poem. http://simplecomplexity.net/visualizing-howl-natural-language-visualization/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15888048959213157827-0cad169ffbce7a48e8671d813856d5dc 2009-11-21T19:55:19.129-05:00

Exhibition design: Experiments in Architecture and Research Since 1923, AIGA’s “50 Books/50 Covers” competition has recognized excellence in book design and production. This exhibition showcases selections from the “AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers of 2008” competition, which aims to identify the best-designed books and book covers published in 2008.

Exhibition design: Experiments in Architecture and Research Since 1923, AIGA’s “50 Books/50 Covers” competition has recognized excellence in book design and production. This exhibition showcases selections from the “AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers of 2008” competition, which aims to identify the best-designed books and book covers published in 2008. http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/exhibit-fifty-fifty-2008 Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8358680473972285421-46f70e103020372a905d69d0a852aea0 2009-11-21T19:51:36.893-05:00

Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders July 25–30, 2010 Presented by AIGA and Yale School of Management What happens when the world’s creative leaders come together with Yale’s most influential business experts? After five successful years at...

Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders July 25–30, 2010 Presented by AIGA and Yale School of Management What happens when the world’s creative leaders come together with Yale’s most influential business experts? After five successful years at... http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/business-perspectives Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8396670398813599883-1f9f4f87dee85d62aa65bc95b3b0b944 2009-11-20T02:29:55.683-05:00

Many of us are more comfortable communicating in words than in pictures. For example, user assistance writers are by nature and training writers, so they understand words and are adept at using word processing and publishing tools. Writers use lexicentric tools not only for creating and delivering content, but also as cognitive tools—that is, tools that help them think more clearly and efficiently. Thus, a user assistance writer might create a user-task matrix or take advantage of a word processor’s outline view when creating or evaluating a document’s structure. However, we could also use a number of visual techniques and tools—not only for generating content, but also as cognitive and analysis tools. Unfortunately, these visual methods and their respective tools do not get much attention, and many writers don’t use them with the same comfort level they do tools that let them manipulate words.

Many of us are more comfortable communicating in words than in pictures. For example, user assistance writers are by nature and training writers, so they understand words and are adept at using word processing and publishing tools. Writers use lexicentric tools not only for creating and delivering content, but also as cognitive tools—that is, tools that help them think more clearly and efficiently. Thus, a user assistance writer might create a user-task matrix or take advantage of a word processor’s outline view when creating or evaluating a document’s structure. However, we could also use a number of visual techniques and tools—not only for generating content, but also as cognitive and analysis tools. Unfortunately, these visual methods and their respective tools do not get much attention, and many writers don’t use them with the same comfort level they do tools that let them manipulate words. http://new.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2009/11/visual-methods-of-communicating-structure-relationship-and-flow.php Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9530853373405258353-d7b320b8bcc1b06036d2eada25848bed 2009-11-16T18:30:33.614-05:00

LinuxTuts bringing You Your Very Own "favicon generator"( For "FREE" as always at LinuxTuts )

LinuxTuts bringing You Your Very Own "favicon generator"( For "FREE" as always at LinuxTuts ) http://www.linuxtuts.net/favicon/ Brian Wallace bwallace033 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14461163393271449587-60c3e7c15b7d8498a4b1a4102939d514 2009-11-04T14:32:37.483-05:00

From my Fast Company blog, here's the question: Possibly, one of our first experiences with branding occurred around the time we became aware of our sexuality when growing up. What's this got do with branding? Maybe everything?

From my Fast Company blog, here's the question: Possibly, one of our first experiences with branding occurred around the time we became aware of our sexuality when growing up. What's this got do with branding? Maybe everything? http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/david-brier/defying-gravity-and-rising-above-noise/what-sexuality-taught-us-about-branding-and- David Brier dbrier472 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3711750186006924102-57a3cfe79105baecca4e1782ca24ec31 2009-10-26T10:33:53.221-04:00

Color—a difference of a few shades can stimulate, depress, provoke, soothe, and even make us shiver or sweat. In fact, according to a study at Washington State University, people who are surrounded by the color green can endure more pain, and recover more quickly from surgery using fewer drugs.

Color—a difference of a few shades can stimulate, depress, provoke, soothe, and even make us shiver or sweat. In fact, according to a study at Washington State University, people who are surrounded by the color green can endure more pain, and recover more quickly from surgery using fewer drugs. http://peakbiety.com/blog/good-reading/psychology-of-color Kathryn Clark kclark777 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10197202621795644743-3584b3c5a00590cc302398006773b1f3 2009-11-05T06:52:44.669-05:00

The book "Defying Gravity & Rising Above the Noise" is a remarkable business/marketing/design book, like gaining access to the swipe files of the world's best agencies. But we wanted to know from readers and marketers: "Things that defy gravity" in written(preferably visual form, doodles, etc.) to become a blog feature and more...

The book "Defying Gravity & Rising Above the Noise" is a remarkable business/marketing/design book, like gaining access to the swipe files of the world's best agencies. But we wanted to know from readers and marketers: "Things that defy gravity" in written(preferably visual form, doodles, etc.) to become a blog feature and more... http://www.risingabovethenoise.com/thebook/ David Brier dbrier472 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15492887948347828988-51573d2dc631fd38dbb65ac713d40b07 2009-10-31T13:11:04.514-04:00

The search giant has always been a fan of minimalist design, but its latest trick – a google.com that loads with simply a white page. That's it.

The search giant has always been a fan of minimalist design, but its latest trick – a google.com that loads with simply a white page. That's it. http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/10/30/googles-fade-in-homepage-confuses/ Thomas Huynh thuynh381 4 2 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3291799019130440304-df3fb6475a8c6c0eb561f0bd955cb5fe 2009-11-02T23:13:36.756-05:00

Blogger Bob McClain took some great notes from last week's seminar which I thought some of you might find of interest... Key point: Cliches are killing your business.

Blogger Bob McClain took some great notes from last week's seminar which I thought some of you might find of interest... Key point: Cliches are killing your business. http://wordsmithbob.com/blog/1249/saw-david-brier-branding-seminar-last-night/#comments David Brier dbrier472 4 4 0 0