Useful Distractions

In the spirit of giving, I share below some of my favorite resources.

I enjoy clear visuals that convey complicated stories. A good presentation captures attention, changes thinking, and moves people to action.

These images will give you creative ideas for your important communications.
Best wishes for next year!

The GOOD Transparency archives

Good magazine creates some excellent information graphics. Many are available on their site as "transparencies" for closer examination.

GOOD Transparency Archive

US National Archives Photostream

There are beautiful and copyright free images posted from government agencies on Flickr. They're in the public domain with no usage restrictions, perfect for budget communications or your new 2011 desktop image.

Copyright free cool images from Uncle Sam

Information is Beautiful

David McCandless creates and gathers information graphics to share with the world via his site and newsletters. Thought provoking and diverse, with a usual dash of surprise as in the correctly sized map of Africa above. Hard to believe?

Information is Beautiful

A picture is worth a thousand words!

Research tells us that leaders spend 80% of their time communicating but over 60% of their communications are confusing, misconstrued, or incorrect. (Washington Business Journal).

You can put science on your side by using information graphics to clarify meaning.

We develop communications focused on business needs. Visuals will help you get your message across faster, better, and stronger.

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Mark 503 708-3410
Visual Translations

(About me: I worked for several business consulting firms including Accenture, Arthur Andersen, and Mercer. Marketing materials, training programs, and critical communication tools were developed for their needs and Fortune 500 clients.)