Design for information : an introduction to the histories, theories, and best practices behind effective information visualizations / Isabel Meirelles.

"Design for Information offers an integrative approach to learning basic principles for the visual presentation of information. The book surveys current visualizations that are analyzed for their content (information) as well as for their methods of presentation and design strategies (design)....

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Main Author: Meirelles, Isabel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Beverly, Massachusetts : Rockport Publishers, 2013.
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Summary:"Design for Information offers an integrative approach to learning basic principles for the visual presentation of information. The book surveys current visualizations that are analyzed for their content (information) as well as for their methods of presentation and design strategies (design). Chapters are organized around case studies that, working as sounding boards, provide the context for scrutinizing information design principles and discussion of the histories, theories, and best practices in the field." -- Publisher's description.
Physical Description:224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-213) and index.
ISBN:9781592538065 (paperback)
1592538061 (paperback)