Projects

Information Design

My dual expertise in writing and graphic design means that I architect, design and develop communication materials with both textual and visual impact. I can start from scratch, create new structures and materials using existing content, develop content for existing structures, or do a complete overhaul. I synthesize architecture, writing, and visual elements, while focusing on audience, organizational goals, and quality, to meet and exceed customer expectations.

I specialize in finding ways to conceptualize complex processes and systems graphically for business and technology.

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Information Design Projects
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hand drawn sketch of complex software development process Preliminary sketch for conceptual graphic

This sketch was the result of synthesizing information and ideas from existing documentation with interviews and brainstorming with subject matter experts.
Thumbnail links to image of brochure cover Poster for internal marketing exhibit

This brochure cover was part of an exhibit for an internal marketing event at Fidelity. The Total Quality Control department used the concept of "the Q files" (based on the X files) to communicate our role within the company. I designed and executed all the printed and exhibitory materials using Photoshop. [Note: Sample is dated; color scheme doesn not reflect visual or accessibility good practice]

thumbnail of a graphic depicting a concept in software configuration management from the student workbook for an Instructor-led course Conceptual graphic illustrating a software industry concept

This graphic is one of dozens I created for a software application training curriculum. I created the graphics standards and symbolic language, executed a symbolic library using Photoshop, and imported those elements into Illustrator where I combined them to form graphics. The graphics were used for both instructor-led and online courses, and were also the basis for Flash animations in the online courses.

Thumbnail of section from Project Accounting software user manual links to a pdf of an excerpt from the manual [P] User Guide for Oracle Project Accounting application implementation

As documentation lead for this Oracle implementation, I made decisions about the type of user documentation that would best support the implementation, assigned tasks to two writers, designed the overall look and feel for the documentation collection, conceived and executed conceptual graphics, wrote, and managed all aspects of the documentation portion of the implementation.

Thumbnail of Quick Reference Guide job aid, which links to pdf [P] Oracle Self-Service Time Quick Reference Guide

I created this, and other, job aids to support the rollout of a new Oracle Self-service Time and Expense Reporting implementation for a software development company.

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