The design and layout of Skimfeed is something I’ve worked hard on yet still has a VERY long way to go. In case I ever forget, here are my two favorite articles ever created covering information design. These two articles have completely changed my web development strategy and recommended reading for every intern who walks through these doors.
The best design and data visualization articles I have ever read, available for free online:
- Bret Victor, worrydream and information visualization. – Classic article and amazingly useful. You will not find a better single article on information design and visualization.
- Clean up your mess karate martial arts poster – Covers whitespace, layouts and design. Contains a karate and martial arts poster which is always the first thing I Google when searching for this article and I never find it. Karate Martial arts poster design.
- Short article about whitespace and branding – A quick short article covering branding perception in design based on whitespace. Interesting reading by Mark Boulton.
The Bret Victor article single handedly changed my focus completely from programming first to design first. Now on a new programming project the first thing I do is get some paper and design the layout of the final product. It’s a refreshing change of pace and keeps your eyes on the goal. It gives you a design and style to be proud of and excited about from day 1.
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Note to self: read all articles here: http://www.craigkunce.com/df.concept-style.html
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