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The Many Paths of Design, Part 2

The Many Paths of Design, Part 2 | Message Design | Scoop.it
Just when you thought the plans were on track ...
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The author is specifically talking about architectual or interior design, but you will quickly see how easily transferrable these diagrams are to any project that requires design! Excellent work.

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You Already Know How To Use It | Smashing UX Design

You Already Know How To Use It | Smashing UX Design | Message Design | Scoop.it

Insight into the role pattern recognition plays in the mind. Full of potentionl to leverage this analysis in the design of anything, but especially e- and m-learning.

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The Value of Data Visualization

"Your message is only as powerful as your ability to share it."
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Seth's Blog: Information density

The best designs tailor the message for the audience--this is especially important in learning!
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Graphic Designers Road Map | Visual.ly

Graphic Designers Road Map | Visual.ly | Message Design | Scoop.it
In this infographic SmartPress.com interviewed 30 successful graphic designers and asked the most commonly asked questions to determine what it takes...
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What designers need to remember | Visual.ly

What designers need to remember | Visual.ly | Message Design | Scoop.it
A little something I'm constantly trying to remind myself with.
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The Medium is Not the Message | Visual.ly

The Medium is Not the Message | Visual.ly | Message Design | Scoop.it
The focus of the study was asset management, but message design principles hold true to anyone communicating a brand! -- This infographic explains that although social media is a great tool for businesses, exposure is not enough, it's important to engage your costumer ba...
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How tablets can make meetings less painful

How tablets can make meetings less painful | Message Design | Scoop.it
Design better meetings... -- Those of you who hate meetings and can't stand endless PowerPoint-based presentations, there's hope.
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Infographic Posters Reduce Huge Philosophical Ideas To Shapes And Colors | Co. Design

Infographic Posters Reduce Huge Philosophical Ideas To Shapes And Colors | Co. Design | Message Design | Scoop.it
Pure genius. Carreras might be my new hero.
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The Six Rules of Gamification

The Six Rules of Gamification | Message Design | Scoop.it
These rules can apply to any product you're designing... games, training, presentations, etc.
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SimpleDiagrams | Easy chalkboard-style diagrams

SimpleDiagrams | Easy chalkboard-style diagrams | Message Design | Scoop.it
So many potential uses! Proof you don't need the ability to draw complex graphics to display content visually.
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User Experience Design | Visual.ly

User Experience Design | Visual.ly | Message Design | Scoop.it
This infographic provides a visual explanation of the links between different elements of design. << Just a few considerations to keep in mind.
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Learning with 'e's: (re)Designing learning in a digital world

This primarily challenges the way we think about designing higher-learning training, but transcends to all training.  

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The 4 Secrets Behind Zynga’s Narcotically Addictive Games

The 4 Secrets Behind Zynga’s Narcotically Addictive Games | Message Design | Scoop.it
An interesting look into four philosophies behind Zynga's game design. As students become more and more used to these present in online interaction, elearning development must change to meet expectations. That said, there are also themes that can apply for anything designed for audience engagement.
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Design For Behavior Change

The future of training is providing context--not content. "information-deliverers are going to need to add to their skill set pretty quickly, or they’ll find themselves obsolete. I think we need to think of ourselves as business consultants, experience designers and change facilitators."

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Redefining Hick's Law | Smashing UX Design

Redefining Hick's Law | Smashing UX Design | Message Design | Scoop.it
Designing for decisions... Lots of learning applications here.
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The Character of Design, by Steve Baty - Core77

The Character of Design, by Steve Baty - Core77 | Message Design | Scoop.it
A great article on the appropriateness of design...
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Adult education: How to be an active learner - by Dr Pandula Siribaddana - Helium

Good list of general characteristics of adult learners... or those who don't just come to class to "check the box."

 

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Adult education: How to be an active learner: Educational forums worldwide were debating adult learning from the early days of pedagogical thinkin..., Dr Pandula Siribaddana...

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The Messy Art Of UX Sketching - Smashing UX Design

The Messy Art Of UX Sketching - Smashing UX Design | Message Design | Scoop.it
Helpful tips for sketching out storyboards and other designs. -- As a UX professional, I sketch every day. I often take over entire walls in our office and cover them with sketches, mapping out everything from context scenarios to wire frames and presentations.
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The Fundamental Elements of Design, by Erica Gorochow & Karl Sluis - Core77

The Fundamental Elements of Design, by Erica Gorochow & Karl Sluis - Core77 | Message Design | Scoop.it
Industrial Design content and community site - articles, discussions, interviews and resources.
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I Love Charts

I Love Charts | Message Design | Scoop.it

Tumblr site for infographics. Love.

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By people who love charts for people who love charts. Created and run by: Jason Cody Submit A Chart!

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Content Strategy Within The Design Process - Smashing UX Design

Content Strategy Within The Design Process - Smashing UX Design | Message Design | Scoop.it
Lots of good stuff in here. It's an article I know I'll read multiple times and find a new insight each time.
Dawn Groves's comment, December 3, 2011 10:07 AM
OMG this is excllent. thanks sarah.
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The Perfect Paragraph - Smashing UX Design

The Perfect Paragraph - Smashing UX Design | Message Design | Scoop.it
Paragraphs are everywhere. In fact, at the high risk of stating the obvious, you are reading one now. Despite their ubiquity, we frequently neglect their presentation. This is a mistake.
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Changing Spaces Upside Down Education

Changing Spaces Upside Down Education | Message Design | Scoop.it

Sometimes design isn't limited to the product, but extends to the recommendations for the environment where your message is being consumed.

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LukeW | When People Use Different Devices

LukeW | When People Use Different Devices | Message Design | Scoop.it
What happens when you look at use of the same digital content or service on different devices? Quite consistently people's behavior changes significantly.
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