Providing an understanding of data by the creative use of graphics is a great way of improving the quality of public deliberation. Here’s a load of graphics that show the way that we consume media has changed. Look what is forcast for 2015. (hat tip: Kathryn on Facebook)
Posts under ‘Design’
The straight choice
Richard Pope, Francis Irving and Julian Todd have developed a site – The Straight Choice – that allows you to upload election leaflets as they come through your door – with the intention of promoting consistency and honesty. It’s an interesting idea. And – as you come here partly because you often get unpopular arguments, [...]
Innovating on the cheap for better democracy
When it comes to technology start-ups there’s a nine out of ten chance that the idea will fail. Far from being considered a problem it’s recognised that doing something different is a risky strategy. But it is also one that can lead to enormous rewards if you get it right. True failure only happens when [...]
How to get techies to give you what you want (while Doing The Right Thing at the same time)
Here’s a bit of music made using assistive technology to cheer you up. It was sent to me by my old mate and colleague Amanda – the best usability consultant and website project manager that I’ve ever worked with. [youtube=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gtuna2AWvqk] What’s this got to do with local democracy? Well, I’ve worked with a large number [...]
Two things noticed elsewhere
Firstly, this is a lovely idea about how design can be used to improve the quality of communication at a local level. Here’s the original site, and here’s an image to whet your whistle: And secondly, totally unrelated, here’s a list of the petitions that have gone before the EU petittions committee. Just for the [...]
