University of Oregon
Applied Information Management Master’s Degree Program
Additional Resources on Information Design
If you're interested in learning more about the topics covered in this course, check the
following resources:
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Color harmony compendium: A complete color reference for designers of all
types by Terry Marks, MINE, Origin, and Tina Sutton. Beverly, MA: Rockport Pub.,
2009. ISBN: 1592535909 or 978-1592535903.
A selection of content from the entire Color Harmony library offers readers the most
comprehensive reference book on the usage of color available today. Included are
swatches and material for designers and all types of artists looking for inspiration
and guidance to ensure the right color choices for every project. (Description from
Amazon.com)
Note for students in Portland: this book is available from Multnomah County Library.
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Getting it right with type: The dos and don'ts of typography by Victoria Squire.
London, England: Laurence King Publishers, 2006. ISBN: 1856694747 or 9781856694742.
Typography is no longer the specialist domain of the typesetter: these days anyone
who uses a computer has access to a wide range of typefaces and effects. This book
offers an introduction to the basics of typography, including choosing which typeface
to use; adjusting letter-, line-, and word-spacing for improved legibility;
understanding kerning and leading; and mastering typographic details, such as
italics, punctuation, and line endings. The book is illustrated throughout with
practical examples demonstrating good and bad solutions. There are tips for specific
design tasks, such as letters, charts, tables, and design for the screen, and a
glossary explaining typographic terms. (Description from Amazon.com)
Note for students in Portland: this book is available from Multnomah County Library.
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The visual miscellaneum: A colorful guide to the world's most consequential
trivia by David McCandless. New York, NY: Collins Design, 2009. ISBN: 0061748366
or 978-0061748363.
The Visual Miscellaneum is a unique, groundbreaking look at the modern information
age, helping readers make sense of the countless statistics and random facts that
constantly bombard us. Using cutting edge graphs, charts, and illustrations, David
McCandless creatively visualizes the world's surprising relationships and compelling
data, covering everything from the most pleasurable guilty pleasures to how long it
takes different condiments to spoil to world maps of Internet search terms.
(Description from Amazon.com)
Note for students in Portland: this book is available from Multnomah County Library.
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The presentation toolkit: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 step by step and
beyond bullet points by Joyce Cox, Joan Preppernau, and Cliff Atkinson. Microsoft
Press, 2008. ISBN: 0735625875 or 978-0735625877.
Discover how to transform your presentations and boost your impact. In this
essential, all-in-one toolkit, you get two books that teach essential skills for creating
presentations and getting your message across with PowerPoint 2007. With
MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT 2007 STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace
through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises. You’ll learn the basics of
creating presentation outlines, working with templates and slide designs, adding
graphics and special effects, and delivering your presentation in person, on CD, or on
the Web.
Then, take your presentation power to the next level with BEYOND BULLET POINTS
and Cliff Atkinson s innovative three-step method for unlocking the amazing story
buried in those ordinary, bullet-riddled slides. Discover how to combine the tenets of
classic storytelling with the power of projected media to create a rich, engaging
experience. With easy-to-use templates, advanced tips, and plenty of illustrations
and examples, you’ll learn techniques to help you clarify, visualize, and present your
ideas so that your audience will remember your important message. The kit includes
two CDs featuring practice files from the STEP BY STEP tutorial, Cliff s custom
templates and checklists, eBooks, and a quick-reference poster for Microsoft Office
Fluent, part of the 2007 Microsoft Office interface. (Description from Amazon.com)
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The naked presenter: Developing powerful presentations with or without
slides by Garr Reynolds. Berkeley, CA: New Riders, 2011. ISBN: 0321704452 or
978-0321704450.
When we learn to present naked, we reach our audiences by communicating the
essence of the message, stripping away all that is unnecessary and embracing the
ideas of simplicity, clarity, honesty, integrity, and passion. If "slideware" is used, the
slides never steal the show or rise above serving a strong but simple supportive role.
The ideas in the presentation may or may not be radical, earth shattering, or new,
but there is freshness to the approach and content that makes a lasting impression.
In this invaluable resource from the author for the best-selling books Presentation
Zen and Presentation Zen Design, you will discover how to get to the core of your
message and deliver presentations that are as natural as they are memorable.
Whether you are just in the planning stages or need advice for a talk that begins in
an hour, you'll find wisdom in The Naked Presenter that you can use to connect
deeply with your audience and deliver a great presentation.
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Presentation zen design: simple design principles and techniques to
enhance your presentations by Garr Reynolds. Berkeley, CA: New Riders, 2010.
ISBN: 0321668790 or 978-0321668790.
In his internationally acclaimed, best-selling book Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on
Presentation Design and Delivery, presentation master Garr Reynolds gave readers
the framework for planning, putting together, and delivering successful
presentations. Now, he takes us further into the design realm and shows how we can
apply time-honored design principles to presentation layouts.
Throughout Presentation Zen Design, Garr shares his lessons on designing effective
presentations that contain text, graphs, color, images, and video. After establishing
guidelines for each of the various elements, he explains how to achieve an overall
harmony and balance using the tenets of Zen simplicity. Not only will you discover
how to design your slides for more professional-looking presentations, you'll learn to
communicate more clearly and will accomplish the goal of making a stronger, more
lasting connection with your audience. (Description from Amazon.com)
Note for students in Portland: this book is available from Multnomah County Library.
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Presentation zen: Simple ideas on presentation design and delivery by Garr
Reynolds. Berkeley, CA: New Riders, 2008. ISBN: 0321525655 or 978-0321525659.
Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr
Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery
on the net - presentationzen.com - shares his experience in a provocative mix of
illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think
about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges
the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today-s world and
encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation,
design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that
draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business.
Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will
help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations. (Description from
Amazon.com)
Note for students in Portland: this book is available from Multnomah County Library.
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Say it with presentations: How to design and deliver successful business
presentations, Revised Edition by Gene Zelazny. McGraw-Hill Trade, 2010.
ISBN: 0071491872 or 978-0071491877.
For over 45 years, McKinsey & Company's Gene Zelazny has been showing McKinsey
consultants and professionals around the world how to plan, design, and deliver
effective business presentations, and how to improve and expand their repertoire of
presentation skills.
Now in this revised and expanded edition of Say It With Presentations, Mr. Zelazny
brings together his years of valuable communication experience to show managers-even those with little or no presentation experience--how to prepare winning
presentations using his proven methodology and the full range of PowerPoint
techniques.
Written in a clear, highly engaging style, this essential business tool covers
everything from defining the situation…to developing the right mix of visual aids to
interest your audience without overpowering them. Say It With Presentations
features a wealth of practical information on:
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Selecting the best medium--traditional standup presentation, discussion
meeting, video conference, or virtual presentation
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Designing your presentation--knowing what to put in and what to leave out
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Determining your message, how to make it clear, direct, and appropriate for
the intended audience
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Writing the presentation, crafting the most effective story line, introduction,
and ending
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Making the most of visuals, including computer-driven onscreen presentations
with animation, scanned images, sound, video, and links
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Creating charts, text visuals, and storyboards to produce the most attractive
and convincing presentation
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Projecting confidence, conviction, and enthusiasm to hold audience attention
and generate interest in your ideas
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Rehearsing the presentation to search out imperfections and make the event
as compelling as possible
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Setting up facilities and equipment to ensure that everything is working
smoothly and geared for a first-rate presentation
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Applying your delivery skills, putting together all the oral, video, and audio
effects and delivering them at the right pace
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Getting used to answering questions by preparing for and anticipating postpresentation queries from the audience
Filled with scores of helpful illustrations, this wide-ranging sourcebook also explains
how to take humor seriously and incorporate it into a presentation…and how to use
the " Audience Bill of Rights" to focus clearly on the needs of the audience.
Comprehensive and completely up to date, the new edition of Say It With
Presentations contains all the skills-building information, methods, tips, and pointers
that business professionals need to win over clients and reap greater financial
rewards. (Description from Amazon.com)
Note for students in Portland: this book is available from Multnomah County Library.
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Secrets of successful speakers: How you can motivate, captivate, and
persuade by Lilly Walters. McGraw-Hill: 1993. ISBN: 0070680345 or 9780070680340.
How do highly paid professional speakers put magic and motivation into every talk?
Lilly Walters, Executive Director of Walters International Speakers Bureau, reveals
their secrets and strategies in this practical, conversational guide. Mark Twain
reputedly said it took him three weeks to prepare an impromptu speech, but readers
of Secrets of Successful Speakers will do it in days-or minutes. This book spells out
the rules in 11 easy-to-follow steps, each accompanied by interactive exercises.
Readers will learn to: set objectives before writing; customize the talk for each
audience; conquer stage fright; cultivate a reputation as an expert; develop themes
for each presentation; organize material in memorable manner; edit for best effect;
project a professional "platform image" through personality, voice, and clothes;
motivate audiences to change their actions and attitudes; involve listeners by using
humor, heart, and audience participation exercises; deal with problems and pitfalls
ranging from poor staging and faulty audio-visual equipment to hecklers and
questions of ethics. This authoritative and accessible guide also contains fascinating
anecdotes of well-known personalities and how they mastered the art of public
speaking. It will quickly become the reference of choice for trainers, lawyers,
doctors, managers, and everyone who makes presentations or gives talks.
(Description from Amazon.com)