Information Design Basics: It's Not Just the Words!

Speakers

Linda Oestreich
Presenter

Start

July 14, 2021 - 1:00 PM

End

July 14, 2021 - 2:00 PM

Information Design Basics: It's Not Just the Words!

This webinar offers information on why it's more than the words on the page that contribute to good communication. Information design can be part of every technical communicator's toolbox and you don't need to be a designer to make a difference.  Based on Robin Williams' book, The Non-Designer's Design Book, this webinar gives the attendees some basic tricks and tips for ensuring information is well-presented, organized in readable fashion, and pleasant to the eye.

Takeaways include the following:

  • Understanding what information design is
  • Learning how to make some small changes that can impact the message in big way
  • Getting resources to learn more on your own to ensure that you're creating better-than-good websites, documents, and materials.

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