The graph is the workhorse of business communication, but that doesn't mean it need be dull. Any graph will elicit more interest if it is well coordinated with the presentation theme. This particular example is from research on the Burning Man organization, a unique arts and cultural enterprise that hosts an annual gathering of 40,000 participants.
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Just saying that a software project is in need of significant overhaul is not always persuasive. Sometimes a picture works better to get someone's attention. I created this schematic based on interviews with the lead software engineer at a boutique media firm. It shows his appraisal of a software package as a disconnected group of building blocks (left side of the schematic). The engineer proposed to do more than just patch weaknesses. The right side shows an overhauled, neat platform on which components can be added.
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Gantt charts express time-based dependencies in project schedules. The technique is powerful, but decision makers may struggle to visualize complex Gantt charts, especially if they don't use project management software. This chart, based on data from Microsoft Project and rebuilt in OmniGraffle, shows only major work efforts and dependencies in a broad overview of a proposed software overhaul.

Macromedia (now Adobe) commissioned this media player concept. It is designed to play Flash and other streaming media through an Authorware-enabled device (such as a portable player). The challenges of interface design closely resemble those of technical communication in that it requires sensitivity to user needs.

Even though most users will have no trouble using a well-made interface, a help screen can still be valuable in some cases. Here's an example of a help screen showing each function in a navigation panel. I also designed the overall "tactile rubber" interface.

I designed this touchscreen interface for Spanish-speaking users. The kiosk, called El Telefono, provided basic telephone information to California residents.

Prepare Now! is a proof-of-concept site showing how emergency information can be localized for specific geographical regions. In this version, earthquake information is offered to San Francisco Bay Area residents. The web site offers an image map so residents can discover contact information for their nearest town or city. I built the graphic using a satellite image and then overlaying specific locations on top. I also played a key role in project research.
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The Stanford Neurosurgery Newsletter wanted a cover that showcased the technical capacities of the facility. I made this cover illustration out of raw material supplied by the good people at Department of Neurosurgery.

I created this 10-second animation for broadcast TV entirely in Adobe Flash. I designed the Y2K message, built the animation in Flash, and added a sound track. [Go to the animation]

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