Description
Book SynopsisEnhance learners' interest and understanding with visual design for instructional and information products No matter what medium you use to deliver content, if the visual design fails, the experience falls flat.
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables vii
Preface xix
Introduction xxi
Part 1 The Big Ideas
Chapter 1: Like a Hand in Glove 3
Chapter 2: Think Like a Designer; You are One 11
Chapter 3: Work Like a Designer 23
Part 2 Building Blocks of Design
Chapter 4: Organizing Graphic Space 45
Chapter 5: Selecting and Creating Images 66
Chapter 6: Working with Type 102
Part 3 Power Principles
Chapter 7: Use Color with Purpose 133
Chapter 8: Establish a Visual Hierarchy 157
Chapter 9: Unify The Design 171
Chapter 10: Create Contrast 181
Chapter 11: Group for Meaning 194
Part 4 Practicing Design
Chapter 12: Show Them Where to Look 211
Chapter 13: Add Some Excitement 229
Chapter 14: Enhance Meaning 253
Chapter 15: Tell Stories with Visuals 282
Chapter 16: Make Numbers Interesting 310
References 339
About the Author 343
Index 345
