Module 3 Essentials of Visual Design

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Contents

3.1 The Mechanics of Visual Perception
     3.1.1 Background
     3.1.2 Gestalt Principles
     3.1.3 Data Viz and Gestalt Guidelines
     3.1.4 Examples

3.2 Visual Design and Data Charts
     3.2.1 Visualization and Memory
     3.2.2 Colour, Sizing, and Layout Considerations
     3.2.3 Decluttering
     3.2.4 The Layered Grammar of Graphics
     3.2.5 Examples

3.3 Accessibility Considerations
     3.3.1 Sonifications and Physicalizations
     3.3.2 Colourblindness
     3.3.3 General Resources
     3.3.4 Practical Suggestions