Transforming photographs into a circular shape can create visual interest in the boxy world of the computer display. I happened to see this effect recently on one of those poorly made local TV … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Use Graphics In eLearning Scenarios
People learn through experience and one of the best ways to transmit experience is through stories. … [Read more...]
eLearning Photography: How To Get The Best Shot
Do you have doubts about your photography skills, but need to take photos for instructional purposes? Then you'll want to read this interview with Sumeet Moghe, avid photographer, learning specialist, … [Read more...]
How To Make Numbers Interesting
If your content involves numerical facts and data, there are ways to make it more compelling. You can design the number display so it has visual impact and you can accentuate the real point of the … [Read more...]
Six Quick Ways To Design Like A Pro
If you're flying by the seat of your pants when it comes to graphic design, you may find that attention to visual space is a quick way to achieve a more professional look. Space is the neutral … [Read more...]
Visualizing Data For Learning Experiences
In the not so distant past, data visualization was reserved for the scientific community. It helped researchers grasp the structure and relationships in large sets of data. … [Read more...]
21 Reasons Why Stock Photo Sites Make Me Cry
Do you get frustrated with the laughable photos you find on many of the large stock photo sites? Have you noticed that their photographs were shot for advertising or corporate collateral and not for … [Read more...]
What font should I use?
You really mean, "What typeface should I use?" The typeface is the family of letters and characters that have a consistent visual design, such as Arial or Helvetica or Garamond. Every typeface has a … [Read more...]
How To Write A Visual Style Guide for eLearning
The most efficient way to achieve consistency in visual design for an eLearning course or presentation is to write a visual style guide. … [Read more...]
Designing With A PowerPoint Grid
If you're designing screens for eLearning, you'll find that using a grid can help to improve your visual design skills. Grids provide structure to a design, which helps unify a visual composition. … [Read more...]
Designing Text-based Information
You might practice information design every day and not know it. Information design refers to transforming complex, unorganized or unstructured information into meaningful and easily-accessed content. … [Read more...]
Which graphic should I use?
One of the big complaints about eLearning is the poor ratio of visuals to text. This is partially due to the fact that the content often involves abstract concepts—ideas about things we can't see or … [Read more...]