Readings for the Spring 2024 version of IAT-235Information Design
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When are readings due?
Please try to complete readings before the lecture time. All readings are linked on Canvas with direct links provided below when possible.
Weekly reading list
All readings for the term, listed by week.
January 8 (Week 1)
(2015). "Rhythm and Balance (48-59), Hierarchy (128-139)." Graphic Design: The New Basics (2nd Ed). Princeton Architectural Press.
Approximately 2800 words.
January 15 (Week 2)
(2015). "Gestalt Principles (98-115), Framing (116-127)." Graphic Design: The New Basics (2nd Ed). Princeton Architectural Press.
Approximately 3400 words.
January 29 (Week 3)
(2020). "Principles of Cross-Cultural Design (Chapter 2)." Cross-Cultural Design. A Book Apart.
Approximately 2500 words.
February 5 (Week 4)
(2020). "The Presentation (Chapter 4)." Presenting Design Work. A Book Apart.
Approximately 2100 words.
February 12 (Week 5)
(2023). "Why Wireframes Still Matter (Chapter 1)." Wireframing for Everyone. A Book Apart.
February 26 (Week 6)
(2017). "Accessibility Through Semantic HTML." Retrieved 2/4/2024, from https://24ways.org/2017/accessibility-through-semantic-html/
Approximately 1700 words.
March 4 (Week 7)
(2015). "Responsible Design (Chapter 1)." Responsible Responsive Design. A Book Apart.
Approximately 5600 words.
March 11 (Week 8)
(2017). "The New Layout (Chapter 3)." The New CSS Layout. A Book Apart.
Approximately 4700 words.
March 18 (Week 9)
(2018). "Compose (Chapter 2)." Writing for Designers. A Book Apart.
Approximately 2400 words.
March 25 (Week 10)
No readings.
April 8 (Week 11)
No readings.