This document discusses information design principles for organizing content in a clear and accessible way. It covers analyzing information needs, using visual cues like proximity and similarity, chunking content, and writing concisely for web readers who tend to scan pages. Formats like grids, headings, and bulleted lists can help structure information. The document also summarizes a study finding the highest usability when text is concise, scannable and objective.

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7. An Information Design Model 3. Present 2. Organize 1. Analyze Analyze Research. Gather data: Text, sound, and visuals Organize & Present Determine style, Create a taxonomy and and the Information Architecture, and Present to viewer Knowledge Viewer interprets the information for easy use and understanding

16. Law of Proximity and Text The rule or proximity implies that objects placed close together appear to belong together. Headlines and Togetherness One logical guideline states that captions should be placed close to the graphic they describe and headings should be placed closer to the text they relate to. Allow more space to the paragraph above the heading, and less space between the heading and the paragraph below to which it refers. The rule or proximity implies that objects placed close together appear to belong together. Headlines and Togetherness One logical guideline states that captions should be placed close to the graphic they describe and headings should be placed closer to the text they relate to. Allow more space to the paragraph above the heading, and less space between the heading and the paragraph below to which it refers. Logical placement of the heading Ambiguous placement of the heading

20. A Communication Model