Best Visual Communication

Microsoft PowerPoint remains a dominant force in presentation software, offering a familiar and robust platform for creating slide-based presentations. The free trial allows users to explore the full...

Google Slides is a web-based presentation software integrated within the Google Workspace suite. It offers real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit a presentation simultaneously. A vas...

Ellen Lupton's 'Thinking with Type' is a practical and accessible guide to typography and layout. It breaks down complex concepts into digestible chapters, exploring topics like hierarchy, rhythm, and...

William Lidwell, Tim Felten, and Jerry Windley-Scotts 'Universal Principles of Design' is a comprehensive collection of design principles, explained with clarity and supported by numerous examples. It...

Diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) is a free online diagramming tool that supports mind mapping. It requires no registration and offers a wide range of diagram templates. While not exclusively a mind map...

Dixit is a game of storytelling and imagination. One player is the 'storyteller' and gives a clue based on one of the beautiful, surreal cards in their hand. Other players then choose a card from thei...

Offered by the University of Washington on edX, this course focuses on developing effective presentation skills. It covers presentation design principles, delivery practice techniques, and audience an...

Devon Powers book explores the hidden visual language within pop music album art and promotional materials. It delves into the semiotics and design choices that convey deeper meanings and narratives....

David McCandlesss 'Information is Beautiful' presents complex data and information in visually engaging and accessible ways. The book uses infographics, charts, and diagrams to explore a wide range of...

Adobe Spark Video is a user-friendly video creation tool that allows users to create professional-looking videos using pre-designed templates and easy-to-use editing tools. Its ideal for beginners and...

Presentation Zen, by Leslie Miles, focuses on the design and visual aspects of presentations, drawing inspiration from Zen principles. It emphasizes simplicity, storytelling, and creating visually eng...

Adobe Spark Page is a user-friendly web design tool that allows users to create professional-looking websites and landing pages using pre-designed templates and easy-to-use editing tools. Its ideal fo...

Patrick Battersby and Aram Reeses 'The Elements of Color' is a comprehensive visual guide to color theory. It explores the history, science, and psychology of color, providing a wealth of information...

This book provides a practical guide to sketching techniques for product designers. It covers topics like perspective drawing, form development, and visual communication. The book emphasizes the impor...

Presentation Science takes a data-driven approach to public speaking and presentation design. It emphasizes the science of persuasion and visual communication, providing evidence-based strategies for...

Adobe Spark Post is a user-friendly tool for creating social media graphics and posts. It offers pre-designed templates, text tools, and image editing capabilities. Ideal for beginners or those who wa...

Kevin Systrom's early leadership of Instagram was critical to its explosive growth and eventual acquisition by Facebook. He established Instagram's core principles of photo-sharing and visual storytel...

Evan Spiegel founded Snap Inc., creating Snapchat, a platform centered around ephemeral content and augmented reality. While facing challenges in user growth and profitability, Spiegel has maintained...

Adobe Photoshop Express is the mobile-friendly, simplified version of Photoshop. It includes a quick background removal tool that is perfect for on-the-go edits. While it doesn't have the full power o...