In design, working with color is both an art and a science. So much is involved: there’s intuition, physics, electromagnetic radiation, algorithms, taste, culture, philosophy… But how do you create cohesive color palettes? Where do you start? Luckily, there are lots of different ways.
We don’t mean graphic info about buildings—these Blueprints are about building infographics.
A short meditation on what an office is for.
office, desk, space, visual thinking, work, Company news, Creativity, Design
When you've been doing something for a long time, you tend to not always think about what you're doing. But a while back I made myself curious—what have I learned in all this time doing infor
infodesign, Infographics, process, session, visual thinking, Company news, Creativity, Design, information design
A few years ago I posted a list of iPhone & iPad apps that we find especially useful. Without repeating anything from last time, here's an updated list.
apps, ios, mindfulness, Mobile, software, Web & interactive, Creativity, Design, games
A couple years ago we designed and printed a card deck as our holiday gift for clients and FotA*. It features 35 Icebreaker exercises to kick off meetings, sessions, and brainstorming get-togethers in
cards, meeting, activity, Art, collaboration, group, icebreaker, Illustration, SESSION.IS, team, training, visual thinking, brainstorming, Company news, Creativity, deck, Design, exercise
Harness interest and energy, communicate faster, increase understanding, differentiate messaging, and make work more fun.
fun, Infographics, understanding, animation, business, communication, differentiation, efficiency, thinking, visual thinking, Design, visual
The Easter Egg. However you define it: inside joke, hidden message, or secret feature, Easter Eggs are a fun part of design.
yolk, funny, hidden, Illustration, joke, logo, Design, easter egg, secret
There's a lot of anger and aggression swirling around the world these days. Whether in politics, race, or religion, people tend to build walls to block out anyone they disagree with. Or worse.
animation, Animation & video, Art, Illustration, sketch, video, visual thinking, Company news, Creativity, Design, empathy, explanation, people
On August 21, 2017 the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. We're quite excited about this, so we decided to make an infographic to help our fellow St. Louisans make the most of the ev
Infographics, moon, sun, Illustration, st louis, STL, visual thinking, Company news, Design, Earth, eclipse, science
The term “visual storytelling” is relatively new, but the concept has been around a long time. Today the term “visual storytelling” is typically used in the context of business communications, journalism, and entertainment, and is associated with a wide range of visual arts.
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” as the old saying goes. While that can be true, it’s still not enough. It’s the purposeful combination of visuals and text, in the form of what is commonly called an infographic, that makes the most powerful tool for learning, marketing, and engagement.
Animation brings stories to life. The best animations combine visual thinking and a powerful narrative into an entertaining, informative video. Combining quality art, motion, sound, and narration help viewers understand complex topics.
