10 non-PowerPoint books that can help you create better presenta...
2009-12-24 02:30:02
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To learn how to design and deliver better presentations, we need to pull from many educational sources. Books are good, but which ones? I don't usually suggest PowerPoint or Keynote "how-to" books, but instead ...
Presentation at Apple Store Ginza (Tokyo) Dec 15, 7:00 pm
2009-12-16 09:49:50
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On Tuesday (December 15), I will be presenting (in English) in the theatre at the Apple Store Ginza beginning at 7:00 pm. I'll be sharing some simple visual principles and design lessons from the world around u...
Hans Rosling & the art of storytelling with statistics
2009-11-25 17:07:27
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Hans Rosling is the Zen Master of presenting statistics. He's brilliant. Hans proves what we all know, even if our teachers from yesteryear did not: Statistics are not boring. Statistics tell a story. Hans gave...
Using Kuler to create color themes
2009-11-08 05:59:52
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Although scores of good books on color theory have been written — many even for non-designers — most working professionals just do not have the time to delve deeply into a study of the complexities of using c...
Presentación Zen: Por fin! La versión en español ya está d...
2009-10-29 07:40:45
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I'm happy to announce that the Presentation Zen book is finally available in Spanish. The book follows the same design and layout as the original English version. Spanish was the most requested translation so w...
The art of control without controlling, doing without doing
2009-10-26 10:03:54
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As a leader — in business, education, or design — how much control do you need? How much can you give up? Is control even the right word? Is it possible to lead without leading? Here is a great TED talk that ...
Tokonoma and the art of the focal point
2009-10-20 14:24:47
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Every good design needs a focal point. This goes for the design of interior living spaces as well. In many Western homes, the mantel place in the living room is often a focal point from which other interior des...
Sumi-e, color, and the art of less
2009-10-06 06:00:49
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A fundamental design and life lesson from the Zen arts is to never use more when less will do. This goes for the use of color as well. The problem with most slide presentations is not that visuals contain too f...
Personal Kaizen: 15 Tips for your continuous improvement
2009-09-27 22:37:09
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Kaizen (改善) means "improvement" — "kai" (改) means change/make better, and "zen" (善) means good — but as the term is used as a business process it more closely resembles in English “continuous improvement...
Wa: The key to clear, harmonious design
2009-09-22 07:34:29
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If there is one principle that reveals the essence of the Zen aesthetic found in Japanese traditional art and design — and life in general — it is harmony. The kanji that has been used by Japan for the past 1...