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Putting something important in a graphic can backfire. Wonder if this applies to that Ask a Librarian Survey graphic that Joe asked for?

It's definitely a valid point to bring up banner blindness (as in the "article" linked). Banner blindness can easily be addressed by size, position and weight (just some of the principles of graphic design that will help a graphic be effective). The environment in which the graphic is placed is very key, of course, and must be addressed when determining whether or not a graphic will be used. Thanks for posting, Jade!

(I'd like to bridge the gap between UX design/IA and graphic design by getting us thinking more about the usability of images) Images are used for navigation, content, or ornamentation. Navigation and content image offer clear value...ornamentation less so.

(I'd like to bridge the gap between UX design/IA and graphic design by getting us thinking more about the usability of images) Images are used for navigation, content, or ornamentation. Navigation and content image offer clear value...ornamentation less so.

This is a cool tutorial that is in the form of a graphic novel. Read more about the making of it at http://librariansmatter.com/blog/2008/11/12/information-literacy-seven-ways-to-think-outside-the-box/

An inspiring use of graphic repetition. Some of my bookmarks may not immediately "make sense" as to their significance. The design process though, is not a logical one; and inspiration passes through our own filters.

One of the gods of motion graphics. He was a pioneer in Flash and moved it from "animation" to "motion graphics".

This is an example of the difference between "pretty graphics" and Visual Communication.

Pretty good graphic design blog w/ lots of illustrator/photoshop tricks...

It's a half humorous, half serious look at what design will be in the year 2033. Very insightful if you can read between the lines.

Repetition, even in graphic design, is okay, I promise. It's the way human beings learn. The perception is that if something is included on the page once, especially in an obvious fashion, there's no reason to repeat it elsewhere.

I really like Morville's user experience honeycomb which goes beyond usability to include usefulness, credibility, findability, accessibility, etc.

Pretty neat addon. Let's you preview links as a small pop-up window with fully functional site within. Let's you customize to some degree, as well.

Atomic is a browser based design application allows graphic/UI designers to create work that can be viewed and manipulated from within the browser. Designers can quickly share their ideas with a link and collaborators can give feedback right inside the product. (link sent by Aaron)

In-browser design/prototyping tool that could change the way we work in the future.

More on ornamental images and the myth that breaking up text with images increases usability.