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[carloselrojo]

[everythingaboutbiotech]

Hey students, if you have a choice of presenting your information in tables or graphs, choose the graph. Want to know why: 🔽

Graphs showcase trends, relationships, and key takeaways in a format the mind grasps faster than rows and columns. When you need to drive home critical data or demonstrate complex connections, graphs speak volumes.

Focus the spotlight on what matters most. Eliminate distractions with clean axes, labels, and legends tailored to the story you want to tell. Guide the viewer's eyes towards revelations, not footnotes.

But don't abandon tables altogether. Sometimes specifics and precise figures need the clarity tables allow. Use graphs to pull out patterns and messages, then turn to tables when the raw numbers themselves hold meaning.

With intentional design, graphs grab attention and spark "Aha!" moments. Tables serve as vital references to ground insights in accuracy. Together, they become a powerful communication duo.

The right balance drives home your data-driven point quickly, clearly and credibly. Let purpose guide your mix of visuals. Whether tables or graphs, let the numbers speak.

👉Do you agree with me? Let me know in the comments.

[womaneng]

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¡Desata el Superpoder de tu Cerebro! Vence la Curva del Olvido con Visual Thinking y el Método Robinson SQ3R. #LifeLongLearners #VisualThinking #Sketchnoting #PMI #AprendizajeContinuo #Liderazgo #Facilitación #Comunidad #IA #AgilidadVisual #PMILatam #PensamientoVisual

[relatoriakiwi]

Nuevo video para el Circuito Ornitorrinco de la Red Escena.

[floraclinton1200]

Is your conference content stuck in a PowerPoint? Sick of text-heavy presentations? Needing to put information in a way that your delegates like and most importantly remember? Watch a short grab of VisualFunk bringing a conference to life using the power of graphic images and visual communication.

About Simon Banks Simon Banks is an author and international speaker on creativity and innovation and a happily recovering artist. He describes his geek out the spot as the intersection of creativity and design, learning, people, and passion which he sees as essential building blocks for future leaders and developing an innovative culture. His Big Why? To build a more creative world to enable people and businesses to thrive in the Modern Age,

[gravekilla69]

Week 11: Connecting CTS A to my other modules

Connecting CTS A to my modules has solidified the role of critical thinking in my design journey.

In Studio, CTS A’s structured analysis has enhanced my visual thinking approach, allowing me to create marks and images that are expressive and contextually relevant. Research frameworks in Studio that consider multiple perspectives and question assumptions have changed my approach to using quotations and sources effectively, enriching my research quality (Lai). CTS A’s focus on form and meaning aligns with Typo Sensory, improving my ability to craft typography that resonates emotionally (Lai). CTS A’s emphasis on analyzing relationships between elements has also influenced Type and Language, enhancing my layout skills and visual cohesion (Facione). For Hollywood Bling, applying critical thought has refined my rotoscoping plans and execution with detailed innovation. The Data Space component has especially benefited from CTS A’s systematic research approach, adding depth to my narrative classification (Goleman).

In Craft Workshop under D-CE102, CTS A has guided my mark-making approach, strategically using dots, lines, and patterns for dynamic compositions. A critical lens on color theory has improved my palette choices, making my designs more intentional. Analyzing positive and negative space has sharpened my ability to create balanced work. Abstraction and synthesizing form, color, and text are more impactful due to my capability to deconstruct and rebuild visuals meaningfully (Goleman).

In Photography, CTS A has informed my understanding of composition, making my photos conceptually engaging. Applying principles such as balance and perspective with deeper consideration links intent to outcome, aligning with CTS A’s evaluative approach to storytelling (Lai).

For Digital Skills and Applications, CTS A’s critical thinking habits enhance my use of Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop with structured problem-solving. My rotoscoping and InDesign tasks are approached with clear strategies and adaptability (Schoeberlein and Sheth).

Total word count: 330 Words

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Works Cited:

Facione, Peter A. Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Counts. Insight Assessment, 2011.

Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books, 1995.

Lai, Emily R. Critical Thinking: A Literature Review. Pearson Research Reports, 2011.

Schoeberlein, Deborah, and Suki Sheth. Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything. Wisdom Publications, 2009.

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Contraband, Helsinki City Art Museum, Helsinki, 2012 - Taryn Simon

A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters I – XVIII, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, 2011 - Taryn Simon

A Polite Fiction, 2014 - Taryn Simon

[brandonjohnbarnard]

Webs

I have started committing fully to the process of, while I am reading a book or into a topic, creating a web of each element that interests me via Clip Studio.

This formed, like many academic practices, as a solution to a problem. I wanted to see which ideas/people/events were linked to each other, and by making the connection, what new ideas emerged. Sort of like doing chemistry in the dark, I would grab two elements on different sides of the spider diagram, and ask the question ‘how are these connected?’.

Sometimes, there is none, or at least none that do not make me come across as someone rambling to themselves on the bus. Though, when there are, its impossible to un-see the connections.

Originally, this process was done with mostly my (digital) notes, with some multimodal elements such as screenshots.

What stopped me from embracing this type of learning method in the past was 2 primary concerns.

Searchability: with this type of web, there is no ‘ctrl + f’ to quickly find specific words or themes, meaning that for a quick reference it does not do as well as a word document. Though, I have come to learn that this is its strength. By looking at the web, and following its connections, new ideas are continuously forming with each inspection. In a way, it is a living document.

Finite Space: since these files exist as images, there is a limit to how large they can become. This is due to: the time it takes to save an image causing potential corruptions/crashes, what file types it can be saved as becomes reduced as the file size increases, space between connections becomes too compact. Etc.

There are solutions to the finite space problem, such as using an alternative software that is built for spider diagrams, but that always tends to result in some form of freedom-restriction, e.g. dealing with its method of classing/hierarchy, not having certain mediums allowed.

Also, from an authorship standpoint, using these systems felt less me. Less personal. I want to be able to doodle, be silly, or include images of people and concepts on tangentially related without the entire system feeling off.

Then, something happened to me which had not happened before. I realised, that a lot of my works, from lots of separate university modules and projects, had two shared elements — the theme of chance, and the medium of film. As such, I decided to write a PhD proposal looking into a merging or these 2 domains.

With this, I had to write a 6000 word piece in a short time, so I did not have as much time to prep and make a new web like I normally would. So, I instead looked at all of my previous webs I had made in the past. To my surprise, I was making connections between different webs, and a new meta-web formed. This, in effect, pulled the bandage off of worrying about sticking to one shared web with everything.

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When reading around ‘chance’, I had stumbled upon the nouveau réalisme movement. It sounded interesting, so I did something relatively new to me, and I just started a new document looking into the same topic of ‘chance’, but from a different place. Rather than writing out my ideas first, I copied and pasted multiple Wikipedia articles.

When I read about an artistic work that sounded interesting, I would look it up and paste it in for extended context. Same with locations, publications, etc. It moved more away from word connections, to a type of Dada collage of things.

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Now, when it comes to reading a book, I do the same thing as the Wikipedia articles.

Read the work

Create Physical Note

Insert both ‘the book’ and ‘the physical note’ into digital web.

Make connections between concepts within web.

Create digital notes around the nature of the connections, as well as include other image elements where appropriate.

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I’m sure this process will evolve further in the future, but I am having a lot of fun with it.

I hope this maybe gave you some ideas of how to manage theme connections. Let me know if you have any thoughts regarding this!

[12digitalmarketing]

Is your conference content stuck in a PowerPoint? Sick of text-heavy presentations? Needing to put information in a way that your delegates like and most importantly remember? Watch a short grab of VisualFunk bringing a conference to life using the power of graphic images and visual communication.

About Simon Banks Simon Banks is an author and international speaker on creativity and innovation and a happily recovering artist. He describes his geek out the spot as the intersection of creativity and design, learning, people, and passion which he sees as essential building blocks for future leaders and developing an innovative culture. His Big Why? To build a more creative world to enable people and businesses to thrive in the Modern Age.

Simon has facilitated over 1300 successful events across Europe, Asia, America, and Australia, including conferences; innovation hackathons, visual storytelling programs, and creativity and design thinking workshops. He's worked to bring fresh thinking and innovation out of teams in companies that include: EY, Chevron, The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Sportsbet, Suncorp, NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Geoscience Australia, The QLD Government, and Volkswagen, to name a few.

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[twnenglish]

Top Design Thinking Tools for Business Success

Design thinking has emerged as a transformative force in modern business practices, reshaping how organizations innovate and solve complex problems. At its core, design thinking is not just a methodology but a mindset that places the end-user at the center of the innovation process.

By empathizing with user needs, organizations can create products and services that resonate deeply and deliver meaningful value.

Unlike traditional approaches that often prioritize efficiency and cost-effectiveness, design thinking champions creativity, empathy, and iterative problem-solving. It encourages teams to immerse themselves in understanding the challenges faced by users through methods like simulation and extensive research.

This deep understanding forms the foundation for ideation and prototyping, where diverse perspectives are synthesized into innovative solutions.

Throughout this journey, visualization tools play a crucial role in bridging ideas from conception to realization. Platforms like Miro and Conceptboard facilitate collaborative brainstorming and prototype development, fostering creativity and consensus among team members.

Moreover, design thinking extends beyond corporate boardrooms, influencing sectors as diverse as healthcare, education, and nonprofit organizations. By harnessing design thinking principles, NGOs and NPOs tackle societal issues with human-centered solutions, from enhancing healthcare delivery to promoting sustainable development.

This blog explores essential design thinking tools and methodologies that every organization can leverage to drive innovation and address global challenges effectively.

Whether you're new to design thinking or seeking to deepen your understanding, this exploration promises insights into transforming ideas into impactful solutions that resonate with today's dynamic and evolving market demands.

Essential Design Thinking Tools for Organizations

What is Design Thinking?

Design thinking is a modern approach to organizing work that has transformed business management systems. Often described as a social technology, it focuses on solving problems by developing products that meet the specific needs of customers.

Throughout the process, the end-user remains the central focus, from the initial idea generation to the final product delivery. Unlike traditional methods, design thinking is versatile and applicable across various industries, offering a straightforward way to streamline business processes. To delve deeper into its fundamentals, processes, and benefits, consider exploring Great Learning Academy’s Free Design Thinking Course.

What tools are used for design thinking?

Since Design Thinking owes its popularity to being customer-centric, the tools used in the process (from creating to delivering products/ services) are also life-sensitive.

Let’s take a look at some of these tools to understand them better.

1. Immersion

Immersion serves as the initial phase in Design Thinking, crucial for understanding the problem or idea deeply. Simulation involves experiencing a day in the life of the end-user or stakeholder. This immersive approach helps empathize with their needs and challenges firsthand.

Research Following simulation, extensive research is conducted to explore the context surrounding the problem. This phase gathers multifaceted data essential for informed decision-making.

Brainstorming Brainstorming sessions are pivotal for generating ideas collaboratively. Teams, stakeholders, or innovators participate to explore diverse perspectives and innovative solutions. Overshadowing After ideation phases, overshadowing begins. It involves observing and analyzing how users interact with a product over an extended period. This helps in understanding user preferences and identifying areas for improvement.

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Despite being a bit shaky at the start, my presentation was a great success :)

According to the teachers, the content of my presentation had good structure and was very in depth; especially since I included Rice’s creative process. I was also told my delivery was great.

This time, I was completely reliant on my script and read it pretty much word-per-word. Maybe next time I should have more succinct notes instead to really engage the audience?

[womaneng]

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[jrgsanta]

”Si no lo puedo crear, es que no lo entiendo." Preguntas sobre la IA y pasos de la Técnica Feynman. #FeynmanIA #IA #Creatividad #VisualThinking