Comments on: Beautiful is Better Than Ugly http://www.walkingpaper.org/960 A library design consultancy, shop and blog by Aaron Schmidt Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MissLDR adviser http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-28628 MissLDR adviser Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:35:55 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-28628 Schools just take libraries for granted. Just as long as they have books in the right places, it's going to be fine with them. If I were a frequent visitor of a library, I'd go for those that have good vibes, not some run-me-down place. Schools just take libraries for granted. Just as long as they have books in the right places, it’s going to be fine with them. If I were a frequent visitor of a library, I’d go for those that have good vibes, not some run-me-down place.

]]> By: LongDistanceRelationshipAdvice http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-28562 LongDistanceRelationshipAdvice Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:34:41 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-28562 As I looked at the design of the signs, I have to say I was struck by the redesigned one. Yes, the first one wasn't ugly but it didn't catch attention. It was simple and neat but it wasn't straight to the point. Since we know that most people just do not tend to read through paragraphs, keeping signs short and straight to the point will really go a long way. Easy to say, but it's quite a challenge to do. As I looked at the design of the signs, I have to say I was struck by the redesigned one. Yes, the first one wasn’t ugly but it didn’t catch attention. It was simple and neat but it wasn’t straight to the point. Since we know that most people just do not tend to read through paragraphs, keeping signs short and straight to the point will really go a long way. Easy to say, but it’s quite a challenge to do.

]]> By: Improving Your Library’s Signs | Walking Paper http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-28470 Improving Your Library’s Signs | Walking Paper Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:03:28 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-28470 [...] paper taped up in random places. Note their message, location, attitude, and aesthetic. I wrote a blog post a while back proposing a grading matrix that might come in handy in judging your [...] [...] paper taped up in random places. Note their message, location, attitude, and aesthetic. I wrote a blog post a while back proposing a grading matrix that might come in handy in judging your [...]

]]> By: Miley Drive http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-26160 Miley Drive Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:53:47 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-26160 I personally don't see the signs :) they simply go through me as if they were transaparent I personally don’t see the signs :) they simply go through me as if they were transaparent

]]> By: cosplay http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-26073 cosplay Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:25:59 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-26073 Great Blog. I add this Blog to my bookmarks. Afegeix un comentari Great Blog. I add this Blog to my bookmarks.
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]]> By: Aaron Schmidt http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-26058 Aaron Schmidt Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:32:24 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-26058 Tara, You're so right about _The Non-Designer’s Design Book_. It is hideous! I've seen the book you recommend on Amazon before. I'll take a look at it. Thanks! Tara,

You’re so right about _The Non-Designer’s Design Book_. It is hideous! I’ve seen the book you recommend on Amazon before. I’ll take a look at it.

Thanks!

]]> By: Tara http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-26057 Tara Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:56:56 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-26057 Great, practical post! Another great intro design book for non-designers is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Design-Nondesigners-Step-Step/dp/0811868311" rel="nofollow">Graphic Design for Nondesigners: Essential Knowledge, Tips, and Tricks, Plus 20 Step-by-Step Projects for the Design Novice</a>. This was recommended to me by a designer who works for public libraries. Bonus: it's also really well designed, which The Non-Designer’s Design Book isn't. Great, practical post!

Another great intro design book for non-designers is Graphic Design for Nondesigners: Essential Knowledge, Tips, and Tricks, Plus 20 Step-by-Step Projects for the Design Novice. This was recommended to me by a designer who works for public libraries. Bonus: it’s also really well designed, which The Non-Designer’s Design Book isn’t.

]]> By: userslib.com » MLibrary & Print Design http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-26006 userslib.com » MLibrary & Print Design Mon, 31 May 2010 21:52:51 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-26006 [...] a year ago Aaron over at Walking Paper blogged about the need for good print design in the library. Well, this inspired my to highlight some of the great design we have at the University of Michigan [...] [...] a year ago Aaron over at Walking Paper blogged about the need for good print design in the library. Well, this inspired my to highlight some of the great design we have at the University of Michigan [...]

]]> By: Elur http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-25956 Elur Sun, 02 May 2010 20:14:10 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-25956 The message is often lost when people strive for more design aesthetics so it's important that the intended purpose is still served. The Print Wisely sign makes people stop and look at what it's actually about so it seems to be more effective as well as aesthetically pleasing. The message is often lost when people strive for more design aesthetics so it’s important that the intended purpose is still served. The Print Wisely sign makes people stop and look at what it’s actually about so it seems to be more effective as well as aesthetically pleasing.

]]> By: “Schools have become unwitting coconspirators in the decline of reading” « Reading Power http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-25921 “Schools have become unwitting coconspirators in the decline of reading” « Reading Power Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:02:12 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-25921 [...] 6. Library signage http://www.walkingpaper.org/960 7. Encyclopedia of life-page for each of the approximately 1.8 million known species on Earth [...] [...] 6. Library signage http://www.walkingpaper.org/960 7. Encyclopedia of life-page for each of the approximately 1.8 million known species on Earth [...]

]]> By: the strange librarian » Blog Archive » from ugly to beautiful: a remake of library signage http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-24938 the strange librarian » Blog Archive » from ugly to beautiful: a remake of library signage Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:38:27 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-24938 [...] i twittered my borked brain then i remembered i had starred it in my rss reader. I was remembering Aaron Schmidt’s “Beautiful > Ugly” post about signage design. Inspired, i sat down with paper and pencil and a few hours later had a [...] [...] i twittered my borked brain then i remembered i had starred it in my rss reader. I was remembering Aaron Schmidt’s “Beautiful > Ugly” post about signage design. Inspired, i sat down with paper and pencil and a few hours later had a [...]

]]> By: Jim McCluskey http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-24360 Jim McCluskey Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:21:09 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-24360 Great post and a useful one. We often hear that we should enter the library through the front door and see it as our customers do, but having a tool to evaluate signs makes this practice efficient and effective. Love the idea of having customers go through with the same scale. Great post and a useful one. We often hear that we should enter the library through the front door and see it as our customers do, but having a tool to evaluate signs makes this practice efficient and effective. Love the idea of having customers go through with the same scale.

]]> By: DerikB http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-24294 DerikB Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-24294 I think Apple is a great example of where good design can get you. Part of the reason the iPod and iPhone are so successful is the slick design. They know how to make a product visually desirable. We need better design in libraries (online and print), sadly it seems to be an area most don't want to spend time or money (ie to get professionals) on. I think Apple is a great example of where good design can get you. Part of the reason the iPod and iPhone are so successful is the slick design. They know how to make a product visually desirable.

We need better design in libraries (online and print), sadly it seems to be an area most don’t want to spend time or money (ie to get professionals) on.

]]> By: Subject/Object » The intersection of outreach and positive public space: Signage http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-24293 Subject/Object » The intersection of outreach and positive public space: Signage Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:40:19 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-24293 [...] Schmidt at walking paper has a thoughtful post about signs in the library, in contrast to the usual blog posts from librarians which say [...] [...] Schmidt at walking paper has a thoughtful post about signs in the library, in contrast to the usual blog posts from librarians which say [...]

]]> By: Kelli http://www.walkingpaper.org/960/comment-page-1#comment-24292 Kelli Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:08:24 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=960#comment-24292 Great book recommendation. The world would be a better designed place if more people read Robin Williams' books. Great book recommendation. The world would be a better designed place if more people read Robin Williams’ books.

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