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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.
"Your message is only as powerful as your ability to share it."
The best designs tailor the message for the audience--this is especially important in learning!
In this infographic SmartPress.com interviewed 30 successful graphic designers and asked the most commonly asked questions to determine what it takes...
A little something I'm constantly trying to remind myself with.
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...
Design better meetings... -- Those of you who hate meetings and can't stand endless PowerPoint-based presentations, there's hope.
Pure genius. Carreras might be my new hero.
These rules can apply to any product you're designing... games, training, presentations, etc.
So many potential uses! Proof you don't need the ability to draw complex graphics to display content visually.
Via Dawn Groves
This infographic provides a visual explanation of the links between different elements of design. << Just a few considerations to keep in mind.
This primarily challenges the way we think about designing higher-learning training, but transcends to all training.
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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.
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."
Designing for decisions... Lots of learning applications here.
A great article on the appropriateness of design...
Good list of general characteristics of adult learners... or those who don't just come to class to "check the box." -- 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...
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.
Industrial Design content and community site - articles, discussions, interviews and resources.
Tumblr site for infographics. Love. -- By people who love charts for people who love charts. Created and run by: Jason Cody Submit A Chart!
Lots of good stuff in here. It's an article I know I'll read multiple times and find a new insight each time.
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.
Sometimes design isn't limited to the product, but extends to the recommendations for the environment where your message is being consumed.
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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