I am pleased to give a presentation on the universal approach of Information Design at the ‘Inter-World-View 2023: Mutual Learning of Civilizations’ at the China Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China. I believe it is important for every (creative) discipline to …
How can a complex story be effectively communicated? This is the opening question of the research project The Infinite Narrative which examines to what extent a synthesis of systems design and storytelling can facilitate and enrich the communication of complicated, …
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I started teaching Data Journalism and Visual Journalism at the School of Journalism, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht (NL). The COVID-19 pandemic gave data journalism an incredible boost. The Corona-virus provided us with interesting data stories and new data visualizations in …
I have summarized the theoretical research on my project The Infinite Narrative in an interactive theme cloud. The books and lectures by Jonathan Gottschall, Lidewijde Paris, Will Storr and Andy Kirk have broadened and enriched my view on storytelling. The presentations by …
“We are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result at the centre of a media narrative characterised by unprecedented complexity and dynamism. How can information design assist in effectively communicating this explosion of news and data?” The Infinite …
“Every design decision has the potential to include or exclude customers. Designers shouldn’t marginalise people with an impairment and should create designs that are inclusive for all people. How can they create products that enable a wide range of diverse people …
Overview of services Information design and data journalism For print, digital applications and 3D. – data visualizations– infographics– maps– diagrams– charts– timelines– scientific illustrations– technical illustrations– organigrams– icons and pictogram systems Systematic Storytelling – applying the method to web platforms, …
Systematic Storytelling – An information design method for presenting complex storylines by Gerlinde Schuller Systematic Storytelling is an information design method that combines systems design and storytelling in order to meet a variety of user needs. It is predestined for …
Designing universal knowledge by Gerlinde Schuller Knowledge is power. If one possesses a collection of the ‘universal knowledge’ of the world, one has ultimate power. Establishing comprehensive, global collections of knowledge already fascinated mankind thousands of years ago. Today, modern …
Lost in Media Visual concept and design of a publication that gathers critical responses to the representations of migrants in the media in Europe. The publication presents nine essays and a range of art projects by prominent writers, artists and journalists. The starting …
