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Information Design Journal - Volume 1, Issue 4, 1979
Volume 1, Issue 4, 1979
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Computer designed letters
Author(s): Neil Wisemanpp.: 218–222 (5)More LessRecent technical developments in photosetting could potentially release the designer from many constraints imposed by mechanical composition methods. Engineers, though, in an effort to imitate the characteristics of the old technology, have failed to capitalise on these new freedoms. The author lists three essential criteria of design quality, and describes a computer-aided type design system that attempts to restore some of the flexibility and richness of calligraphy to mechanised character generation.
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Writing-system as a concept in linguistics
Author(s): John Mountfordpp.: 223–231 (9)More LessIn a proposed systemisation of terminology concerned with writing, the most precise relationship assigned is that between 'writing-system ' as genus and 'orthography ' as one of its species, viz. the species designed to serve the general purposes of literacy, as opposed to the specialised purposes of the other four species of writing-system (stenography, cryptography, paedography, technography). 'Orthography' is further distinguished from 'spelling*, spelling being that part of a writing-system which realises the verbal component of writing. A non-verbal component of writing is recognised analogous to the non-verbal component of speech, and a linguistic 'graphology ' is called for, comparable to phonology.
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The graph as a victim of adverse discrimination and segregation: Comment occasioned by the first issue of information design journal
Author(s): Albert D. Bidermanpp.: 232–241 (10)More LessConstraints of typography have led to the physical segregation of diagrammatic treatments of information from the linear alphanumerics that have dominated scientific communication. Information Design Journal reflects these constraints. The segregated and subordinated status of graphics is metaphorically compared here to the cultural roles of women and minorities. Aspects of graphics treated include the retardation of their intellectual development and influence; their relegation to relatively tangential, simplistic and ornamental functions; and prevalent suspicions regarding their deceptiveness. However, technology now makes it possible to reintegrate graphics into the mainstream of intellectual communication.
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An introduction to design methods
Author(s): Nigel Crosspp.: 242–253 (12)More Less'Design methods' emerged as a subject of study and intended practical application in the early nineteen-sixties. It is therefore still a young, immature and rather precocious subject; although according to some commentators its short life is already over. My purpose here is not to undertake an autopsy, nor even a vivisection, but to review the subject for the benefit of students and others who might want to catch up on a major aspect of design theory of the last twenty years. Whether the 'movement' is now alive or dead there are many still-relevant outcomes from it. As well as reviewing the history of the 'movement', I shall include some examples of the use and application of design methods.
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Can children read familiar words set in unfamiliar type?
Author(s): Vera Coghillpp.: 254–260 (7)More LessMaterials f or teaching young children to read are usually printed in a sans serif type face. Teacher's assume that children cannot read other types. Five year old beginning readers were asked to read familiar words and sentences set in unfamiliar type faces. It was found that they could read text set in a variety of types.
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Graphic codes for flow charts
Author(s): Clive James Richards and Ronald Johnsonpp.: 261–270 (10)More LessEstablished standards for flowcharting computer programs are outlined and alternatives to these standards are described. Some of the better known graphic codes are mentioned, although the coverage is not claimed to be comprehensive. The authors present their own method which aims to emphasize the flow and was designed with the graphically unskilled user in mind.
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