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The Information Design Handbook Paperback – September 23, 2008

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· Explains the key considerations and requirements of infographics

· Features an inspirational gallery of designs that illustrate how to communicate at a glance, logically, effectively, and with maximum benefit

· Includes milestones from the history of information design that illustrate and explain breakthroughs and trends

The best information design often goes "unnoticed" by the viewer because it conveys information so quickly and effectively. The Information Design Handbook celebrates graphics that are exemplars of communication and esthetics, and reveals the thought processes and design skills behind them. This comprehensive guide to creating information graphics is packed with essential design principles, case studies, color palettes, trouble-shooting tips, and much more. Designers will learn to achieve graphics that are visually striking yet concise and supremely funcitional with this must-have resource.
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Jennifer Visocky O'Grady is an Associate Professor at Cleveland State University. Her design work has been recognized in numerous international publications, includingPrint and HOW magazines, and several books.

Ken Visocky O'Grady is an Assistant Professor at Kent State University. He has won numerous awards in international design competitions. His work has also appeared in several books, and was featured inHOW magazine's Business of Design Annual.

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 160061048X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1600610486
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, comprehensive handbook
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015
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An exceptionally well-organized book that covers key aspects of information design and is "Crammed with essential design principles and trouble-shooting tips [...] ." The last third of the book consists of applicable case studies. The layout is excellent - the book is easy to read and intuitive.

As one of the reviewers mentions, this book is more suitable for beginners and most likely is too basic for professional graphic and info designers, and it is true, but that does not take away from the quality of the content. This book is a spring board that informs and piques interest, after which readers can go into more depth by explore other literature on each individual topic, be it typography, color theory, information graphics, layouts, etc.
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Nicholas Doering
5.0 out of 5 stars Practicing what it preaches
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2013
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If you're curious about information design, or need to complete some, this is a good introduction to the topic. It goes over all the concepts in a concise and clear manner. It covers the science behind the methods, the methods, and the general rules of thumb that result from scientific studies performed over the last several hundred years. The book also practices what it preaches. It is extremely clear in conveying its information. The color coding is very consistent, it has a good use of infographics and visualizations, and it's just a very well put together book. I would definitely recommend it for any student or anyone just curious about the discipline. The title describes it pretty appropriately.
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Shelby Sawyer
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, learned a lot
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2015
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Good, learned a lot. But you do have to step back from it to understand. Very bright and big so easy to read. Most people in my class didn't realize the chapters were color coded- it was almost too obvious and in your face.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Information Design Handbook by Jenn Visocky O'Grady, Ken Visocky O'Grady
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2009
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The Information Design Handbook
It is a great handbook for graphic design students as well as for people interested in organizing information.
Clever, clear, easy understanding.
Well organized with many valuable links. I recommended for my students to learn how to design not only information, also their system of work with any project.
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G. Chen
3.0 out of 5 stars good introduction to graphic/information design
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2009
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I was very excited when I first saw this book in Barnes and Noble. But after reading it, I kept on turning the pages hoping that the next chapter will give me the insightful, in depth information was hoping to get from it. Instead the book gave me very basic information that most graphic designers with a college education would already know. Obvious things like consistency, gestalt theory, hierarchy are covered. There was nothing too new or unconventional or even inspiring. The best that I got out of the book was that it helped reinforce the importance of certain things that I have a bad habit of not doing (like using a grid). This is a great book for a beginner, but if you are looking to go into information design (I am not sure if there even is any book that will provide something more in depth) this book isn't one of them.
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David B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2009
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This is a great resource for discussing and developing info graphics for any level designer or person interested creating good info graphics. A good mix of examples and explanations makes this a great book with a great price. As a 10 year vet of the Graphic Design community, I highly recommend it.
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Braden
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
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Beautifully designed, engaging book. I read it for class but find myself using it as a coffee table book now. The case studies are fascinating!
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S. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Good looking book
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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Fascinating layout. My son needed it for class. This edition much more affordable than others. Nothing else to say about it.
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Gail Whitehouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2016
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Book as described - no problems - would use this supplier again
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Andrea Laureti
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello da leggere e da vedere
Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2016
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Un libro che spiega l'importanza della grafica come strumento di informazione. Ed il bello è che a differenza di altri libri, questo lo dimostra di suo, infatti è impaginato in maniera eccellente, sarebbe stupendo se ottimi libri come questi fossero tradotti in italiano.
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Zufriedener Leser
5.0 out of 5 stars Grundlagen zum Informationsdesign
Reviewed in Germany on November 29, 2011
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Dieses Buch vermittelt sehr gut die theoretische Basis zum Thema Informationsdesign. In den mittleren drei Abschnitten werden umfassend Design-Prinzipien zur menschlichen Wahrnehmung und Psychologie erläutert.
Das Design des Buches selbst wird dem eigenen Anspruch gerecht, die Information ist leicht aufnehmbar.
Aus den Fallstudien in den letzten drei Abschnitten konnte ich keinen Nutzen ziehen, was jedoch zu verschmerzen ist. Hier hätte ich mir Redesign-Beispiele gewünscht.
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LaMadda
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect book for first approach with information design
Reviewed in Italy on January 29, 2013
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fantastic book, the basics of information design are perfectly explained. It contains many examples which make the comprehension even easier. loved it
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