April, 2008

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Forms, fields and flows

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In this short video (about seven minutes) I introduce some basic principles of visual language: Forms, fields and flows. I think of this as the “alphabet&# of visual language. This set of principles is the primary set of marks you need in order to create visual meaning. Did you like this? If so, please consider buying me a coffee!

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The whirl

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I talk about some of the cognitive challenges of the information age, and why visual language is an important tool for dealing with them. Did you like this? If so, please consider buying me a coffee!

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Dave Gray » How to draw a stick figure

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What is language?

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Before we ask what visual language is, it makes sense to ask what language is. Here’s an attempt to visualize some current thinking on language. The image below summarizes my synthesis of some ideas from a book called Using Language by Herbert H. Clark. Did you like this? If so, please consider buying me a coffee!

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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From presentations to conversations

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Presentations need an overhaul. I don’t mean your PowerPoint or your presentation style; I mean our cultural approach to presenting. We need to take another look at it. Question: What is the purpose of the presentation? The overt purpose is to educate and inform. The covert purpose is to reinforce the status of the expert and remind the audience that they are not competent to solve their own problems.

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What’s next in visual communication?

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This article was originally published in Infonomia, a Spanish magazine. Read it in Spanish here. Two million years ago , the first distinct and recognizably human cultures emerged. These early humans - known as Homo Erectus, or upright man - made and used complex tools, formed societies, migrated over long distances, used fire, and cooked food - and they did all that without words.

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Connecting Across Borders

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Global Communcations: Connecting Across Borders and Understanding Cultural Issues. I will be speaking on a panel at this day-long conference to be held in New York on 13 May 2008. For more information and to register visit www.bdionline.com/globalcommunications and use promo code BDIEB to receive a discounted rate of $295 before April 15, 2008. Tuesday, May 13, 2008. 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Dave Gray » Affinity mapping

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Dave Gray » Interview: User Experience podcast

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Dave Gray » Is PowerPoint good or evil?

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.