Visual communication

Visual communication refers to using images, screenshots, illustrations, diagrams, or other visuals to communication technical concepts.

The following content is in the visual-communication category:

What makes a good covid sign? | Jun 18, 2020

How to get crisp text callouts like in Apple's new Touch bar documentation -- and why you might not want to with translation projects | Nov 1, 2016

Examples of visual communication in developer documentation with the Android Vocabulary Glossary | Jun 21, 2016

More complex user process maps in documentation systems | Jun 3, 2016

Examples of linear workflow user maps built with JS and CSS | May 30, 2016

8 image translation issues for tech doc — guest post by Jeanine Shepstone | May 26, 2016

11 images issues for tech doc systems — guest post by Jeanine Shepstone | May 26, 2016

How do you establish more context in a topic-based writing model? | May 11, 2016

Getting sharp, clear text in screen captures — and making sense of Retina displays | May 10, 2016

Creating professional looking graphics in the easiest, simplest way possible | May 5, 2016

Visual communication overview | May 1, 2016

Starting a new series on visual communication | Mar 12, 2016

My process for creating vector diagrams with Illustrator | Aug 23, 2015

Recording and slides for "Why users can't find answers in help" presentation to STC Silicon Valley | Oct 23, 2013

Learning How to Communicate Visually in Documentation | Oct 3, 2013

Recording of "Video Tutorials for User Assistance" (UA Europe Presentation) | Jun 24, 2013

Do We Need a New Approach to Help? Why Are Users So Apathetic Towards Help after 50 Years of Innovation? | Jun 18, 2013

Creating Video Tutorials for Android and iPhone Mobile Apps | Nov 20, 2012

Visually Appealing Documents Combine Text with Images | Oct 10, 2011

Book Review: A Practical Guide to Designing with Data, by Brian Suda | Aug 16, 2011

Does Translation Mean You Should Omit Illustrations? | Jun 7, 2011

Podcast -- Visual Composing: Document Design for Print and Digital Media, with Jo Mackiewicz | Mar 14, 2011

Minimalistic Callouts Heighten Visual Appeal | Jan 17, 2011

Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Integration with Layered Images [Visual Imagination #3] | Dec 2, 2010

What Is Chartjunk? [Visual Imagination #2] | Nov 1, 2010

Seeing Before Reading: Messages Encoded in the Design of Information [Visual Imagination #2] | Oct 5, 2010

Visuals Engage Users -- Why Aren't There More Illustrations in Help Content? [Visual Imagination #1] | Sep 28, 2010

Volunteer for a position in the STC or other organization (TW Job) | Dec 25, 2009

Page Layout and Design Tips from Jean-luc Doumont's Trees, maps, and theorems | Jun 25, 2009

Drawing as a Tool for Thinking: The Back of the Napkin | May 19, 2009