My colleague Brittany recently wrote a post on the “Five rules to write by.” (If you haven’t read it, check it out—after you finish reading this one, of course.) To complement her…
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Red wines and bar charts: Two of my favorite things
Please note: All charts in this article are for illustrative purposes only, and the data…
The pie chart: Overused, misused, and abused
People love to hate pie charts. Some data visualization experts, such as Edward Tufte, even…
8 misconceptions about graphic design
Whether we’re battling deadlines, competing with charlatans, or reacting to ever-changing client demands, designers have…
The past and the power of visuals
When the clock struck midnight on December 31 to usher in another year, I had…
E-publishing: Pros and cons of PDFs vs e-books
For most businesses, electronic publishing is the way of the past, present, and future. The…
Branding, charts, layout: What does your design budget really buy?
Recently, Crain’s featured a story about a company called ConceptDrop that boasts a network of…
What do album art and content marketing have in common?
This entertaining four-minute post will take you through the history of album art, from vinyl…
Design tips for business content: Embrace the “space” (white space, that is)
Whether you listen to opera or hair metal, Billie Holiday or Billy Joe Armstrong, you…
FARM Illinois: A powerful background industry steps into the light
The state of Illinois—along with much of the Midwest—is built on a foundation of food…