{"title":"Dr Sheila Pontis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Sheila Pontis explores the intersection of creativity and communication with a focus on visual culture and information design. Her works illuminate how design shapes understanding and perception, making complex ideas accessible through clarity and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in contemporary arts and culture will find her insightful approach both inspiring and thought-provoking, with a particular emphasis on the power of visual storytelling to transform knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"information-design-unbound-by-dr-sheila-pontis-9781350054134","title":"Information Design Unbound","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs everyday tasks grow more confusing, and as social and global problems grow more complex, the information designer's role in bringing clarity has reached a new level of importance. In order to have a positive impact, they must go beyond conventional approaches to uncover real needs, make insightful connections, and develop effective solutions. \u003cem\u003eInformation Design Unbound\u003c\/em\u003e provides a clear, engaging introduction to the field, and prepares students to be strategic thinkers and visual problem solvers who can confidently make sense in a changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSheila Pontis and Michael Babwahsingh present a holistic view of information design, synthesising decades of research, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and emerging practices. The book opens by laying a foundation in the field, first painting the bigger picture of what it is and how it originated, before explaining the scientific and cultural dimensions of how people perceive and understand visual information. A discussion of professional practices, ethical considerations, and the expanding scale of challenges sheds light on the day-to-day work of information designers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed chapters then delve into the four areas that are integral to all types of information design work: visual thinking, research, sensemaking, and design. The final section of the book puts everything together, with detailed project walk-throughs in areas such as icon design, instructions, wayfinding, organisational strategy, and healthcare system change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten and designed with students’ needs in mind, this book brings information design fundamentals to life: exercises allow students to put lessons directly into practice, case studies demonstrate how information designers think and work, and generous illustrations clarify concepts in a visually engaging way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation Design Unbound\u003c\/em\u003e helps beginning designers build the mindset and skillset to navigate visual communication challenges wherever they may arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455595790572,"sku":"9781350054134","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71ln9wkkwFL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774786082"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-sheila-pontis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}