Graphic Design for Researchers guide covering design elements for research publications and digital products¶

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Description¶

A guide prepared for the Institute of Education Sciences' Regional Education Laboratories that 'covers key concepts behind good graphic design'. It discusses how researchers can use 'basic elements like photographs, images, color, tables, figures, and type' when creating publications and digital products for disseminating research.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Intended for researchers producing publications and digital products to disseminate research findings

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• education researchers preparing publications and digital products

Target Learning Goals¶

• communicating research findings through effective graphic design

Related Elements¶

• 508 Compliance guide as an accessibility resource for education dissemination products

Examples¶

• Use data visualization to make complex concepts accessible in research communication
• Remove Visual Distractions
• Dissemination planning and accurate, accessible data visualization

Key Sources¶

• Amy Berridge. (2014). Graphic Design for Researchers. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, Regional Educational Laboratory. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/graphic-design-for-researchers