ABSTRACT

Visual Communication for Architects and Designers teaches you the art of designing a concise, clear, compelling and effective visual and verbal presentation. Margaret Fletcher has developed a reference manual of best practices that gives you the necessary tools to present your work in the best way possible. It includes an impressive 750 presentation examples by over 180 designers from 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania and Africa. This book offers actionable advice to solve a variety of complex presentation challenges.

You will learn how to:

  • Understand differences in communication design, representation design and presentation design and know how to use these skills to your advantage;

  • Structure the visual and verbal argument in your presentation;

  • Design your presentation layouts, architectural competitions, boards and digital presentations;

  • Manage issues related to the presentation of architectural and design ideas;

  • Present yourself professionally.

Your ability to communicate your design ideas to others is an invaluable and important skill. Visual Communication for Architects and Designers shows you how to develop and implement these skills and gain command of your presentations.

chapter |9 pages

Defining and Integrating the Systems

Communication, Representation and Presentation

chapter |3 pages

The Design Narratives

Communication, Representation and Presentation

chapter |5 pages

Developing the Project Narrative

Constructing a Visual Argument

chapter |21 pages

Systems of Visual Structure and Visual Organization

Constructing a Visual Argument

chapter |27 pages

Basics of Graphic Design as Related to Presentations

Constructing a Visual Argument

chapter |15 pages

Presentation Conventions for Architecture

Constructing a Visual Argument

chapter |11 pages

Designing the Presentation Narrative

Presentation Design

chapter |15 pages

Designing Boards

Presentation Design

chapter |11 pages

Text in Your Presentation: Content and Visual Goals

Presentation Design

chapter |7 pages

Strategies for Different Presentation Types

Presentation Design

chapter |31 pages

Cover Letters and Correspondence, Resumes and Portfolios

Presenting Yourself Professionally

chapter |109 pages

Case Study Examples

Drawing for Impact