Tag: occam

  • Information Visualization Definition

    Data: a record of related quantities Information: organised data Information Visualisation: schematically represented information But that only defines what it is, not it’s purpose & why? Purpose: “to clearly communicate information, stimulating viewer engagement & attention” Why?: To gain knowledge (meaningfully interpreted information) There’s a balancing act a creative must perform between form & function, plus they’re influenced…

  • Just Say No

    A design isn’t finished when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away… good design is about saying no. Occam’s Razor: “the simplest solution is almost always the best”