Use animation to make your visual report jump out from the crowd
When you see something moving out of the corner of your eye, it instantly catches your attention. It could be a butterfly, your pet, or someone creeping up on you. No matter how much you don’t want to be distracted, whatever caused the movement now has your full attention. Animation uses the same principle to […]
Expand the reach of your research report: how to use graphic assets
Clever use of graphic assets saves time and money. You can extend the reach and timeline of your project by making your graphics work harder on your behalf. All it takes is some smart planning and a designer with a keen eye and technical know-how. Projects that form part of a wider awareness campaign can […]
3 powerful ways to improve your organisation’s presentation design
Presentations can be a compelling way to showcase your knowledge, experience and specialisms. Delivering a successful presentation is not just about how you speak, it’s also about the quality of the supporting information you use. For most of us, this comes in the form of a slide deck. A great set of slides grabs the […]
An Interview with Peter Lippitt
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing fellow designer Peter Lippitt of Peter Scarks Design about his journey into infographic design, how he creates his work and what advice he would give to clients looking for an infographic designer. Here’s what he had to say: Can you tell me a bit about your career/education […]
How to show multiple datasets
A little something I’ve been working on whilst waiting for some content through for client projects. I wanted to play around with showing 3 data sets on the same chart. Why didn’t I go into Petroleum Engineering?!
A day in the life of an information designer
I’m often asked “So, what is it that you actually do?!” Well, here is a typical working day for me… My first act of the day – no surprise – is to check my emails (if I wake up before my daughter that is). Most of my clients are US-based so I tend to receive […]