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Ways of meaning
- Fri, Apr 11, 2008
- The whirl
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Why visual language can help us deal with the information age.
- Tue, Apr 8, 2008
- Forms, fields and flows
A short video introduction to some basic principles of visual language.
- Sat, Apr 5, 2008
- What is language?
Language is more than just communication. It’s the primary method by which we do things together.
Ways of thinking
- Mon, Mar 31, 2008
- 3d: A model for learning and improvement
The 3d model works because, unlike many business thinking, planning and execution activities, it’s easy and natural; we do it instinctively.
- Mon, Mar 31, 2008
- The rule of thirds
The rule of thirds is a principle of composition that helps you keep your images dynamic.
- Mon, Mar 31, 2008
- Seven C’s of communication design
The seven C’s lay out a simple sequence which can help you start broadly and work your way down to specifics.
Ways of working
- Thu, Apr 3, 2008
- From presentations to conversations
Ideas don’t evolve in a vaccuum and they don’t generally flow in one direction.
- Thu, Apr 3, 2008
- Affinity mapping
Affinity mapping is a way to sort large amounts of data into logical groups.
About
Dave Gray is the Founder and Chairman of XPLANE, the visual thinking company. Founded in 1993, XPLANE has grown to be the world’s leading consulting and design firm focused on information-driven communications. Dave’s time is spent researching and writing on visual business, as well as speaking, coaching and delivering workshops to corporate clients.
Recent comments
- Dave Gray: Formulate: That’s funny. If we were using visual language there would have been no ambiguity there...
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- Formulate: Loved it. I was initially excited because I am a form & questionnaire designer and thought you were...
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