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Diagrams

Brief Description

Glaser was lead author within this book, which critically analyses a range of approaches to the visual interpretation of statistical information compacting a high volume of content into a small space without compromising aesthetics and legibility; and applying a small volume of content to a large space while maintaining audience interest. Contributions from Stefan Sagmeister, Coley Porter Bell and Pitch Interactive, are included in the book.

Translated version Diagramas Grandes ejemplos de infografía contemporánea also available. Published by Editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona ISBN: 9788425224027 Published 2011

Research Rationale

In extending new areas of visual communication, this research broadens Glaser’s existing work on typography and the visual language of typography. Her research analyses and reveals the impact of design and typographic choices upon the visual language and understanding of the diagramatic design of statistical information. Her findings focus on implications for reader comprehension, as well as contributing new understandings of audience interpretation of statistical information within the wider field of visual communication.

Strategies Undertaken

Undertaking interviews with international networks of professional graphic designers, those charged with commissioning graphic design and also consumers of graphic design practice, Glaser uses qualitative research methods within her practice to enable research findings to emerge from anecdotal evidence of concerns amongst high profile designers and the observation of need within design studios. The work is therefore referenced to experienced, professional graphic designers and interrogates examples of visual communication from the international arena.