One of my roles at Standard Beagle is business development, and I spend a lot of time talking to people about their projects.
Since I first started freelancing in 2007, I’ve probably talked to hundreds of people about web and software projects. Many times these prospective clients approach me the same way. They have a vague idea of a need and they want to know what it would take to accomplish it.
Unfortunately, I see a lot of the same mistakes when people try to hire an agency. So I thought I’d share the top nine mistakes they make, so you and the companies you work with can make a more informed decision.
One of my roles at Standard Beagle is business development, and I spend a lot of time talking to people about their projects.
Since I first started freelancing in 2007, I’ve probably talked to hundreds of people about web and software projects. Many times these prospective clients approach me the same way. They have a vague idea of a need and they want to know what it would take to accomplish it.
Unfortunately, I see a lot of the same mistakes when people try to hire an agency. So I thought I’d share the top nine mistakes they make, so you and the companies you work with can make a more informed decision.
Presentation deck from the one-day workshop at SVC Seattle, Email Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, and Selling Online, led by Jamie Fretch of Shaw+Scott.
Visualisation And Reporting: where the Analytics tyres hit the roadMichael Sadler
I presented a lecture at University of Manchester for course module Business Analytics (BMAN24542) - I was one of a number of IBM speakers over this 10 week module. The presentation highlights the challenges that organisations face in managing business performance, describing vision and strategy using real examples to illustrate the most important point - it's all about driving smarter decisions for better business outcomes.
It then goes on to outline the reporting and visualisation options that help people get the value out of those analytics platforms.
Wikipedia tells us this:
“Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics present complex information quickly and clearly...”
But more than this, an infographic does two important things: it makes the information you want to communicate more interesting and more accessible.
It’s about being interesting and being relevant.
Being interesting ad relevant is key, so when we approach a project we can undertake creative development to ensure that your infographic is more than just a visual representation of data – so it becomes a visual ‘story’ that has a broader, deeper more meaningful and textured engagement with your target audience.
Presentation deck from the one-day workshop at SVC Seattle, Email Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, and Selling Online, led by Jamie Fretch of Shaw+Scott.
Visualisation And Reporting: where the Analytics tyres hit the roadMichael Sadler
I presented a lecture at University of Manchester for course module Business Analytics (BMAN24542) - I was one of a number of IBM speakers over this 10 week module. The presentation highlights the challenges that organisations face in managing business performance, describing vision and strategy using real examples to illustrate the most important point - it's all about driving smarter decisions for better business outcomes.
It then goes on to outline the reporting and visualisation options that help people get the value out of those analytics platforms.
Wikipedia tells us this:
“Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics present complex information quickly and clearly...”
But more than this, an infographic does two important things: it makes the information you want to communicate more interesting and more accessible.
It’s about being interesting and being relevant.
Being interesting ad relevant is key, so when we approach a project we can undertake creative development to ensure that your infographic is more than just a visual representation of data – so it becomes a visual ‘story’ that has a broader, deeper more meaningful and textured engagement with your target audience.
At Sapta we provide a collaborative experience to co-create high impact solutions for businesses and the society through our UCAD [User Centered Design (UCD) + Agile Development Methodologies] approach of design innovation and consulting
We apply global design thinking methodologies for effective problem solving for our customers. We are constantly learning, and we like to challenge the given. Some of our efforts have earned us recognition in publications as well as a few awards. We are a gold award winner at VM&RD (retail), BigBang (web) and have also been featured among the best suppliers for design in retail.
Get in the Zone -- How to Visualize Success QuicklyInside Analysis
The Briefing Room with Dr. Robin Bloor and IBM Business Analytics
Live Webcast on July 15, 2014
Watch the archive:
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A story without the proper visual can only go so far, and then largely by imagination. With the proper visuals, though, stories can often tell themselves. That's what more data professionals are learning these days as they explore the remarkable expansion of data visualization.
Register for this episode of The Briefing Room to hear veteran Analyst Dr. Robin Bloor as he explains how and why the field of data visualization is catching fire. He'll be briefed by Brent Winsor of IBM Business Analytics who will discuss his company's AnalyticsZone offering, which provides many visualization templates that can be effectively applied to countless data sets. He will also show how traditional business intelligence tools can be augmented with this new, diverse set of visuals.
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White Wonder by Eva Tschopp
A tale about our culture around the use of fertilizers and pesticides visiting small farms around Ahmedabad in Matar and Shilaj.
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This presentation was made to help designers who work in publishing houses or format books for printing ensure quality.
Quality control is vital to every industry. This is why every department in a company need create a method they use in ensuring quality. This, perhaps, will not only improve the quality of products and bring errors to the barest minimum, but take it to a near perfect finish.
It is beyond a moot point that a good book will somewhat be judged by its cover, but the content of the book remains king. No matter how beautiful the cover, if the quality of writing or presentation is off, that will be a reason for readers not to come back to the book or recommend it.
So, this presentation points designers to some important things that may be missed by an editor that they could eventually discover and call the attention of the editor.
Dive into the innovative world of smart garages with our insightful presentation, "Exploring the Future of Smart Garages." This comprehensive guide covers the latest advancements in garage technology, including automated systems, smart security features, energy efficiency solutions, and seamless integration with smart home ecosystems. Learn how these technologies are transforming traditional garages into high-tech, efficient spaces that enhance convenience, safety, and sustainability.
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2. YOUR INSTRUCTOR: AMY BALLIETT
Amy Balliett is the co-founder of Killer Infographics, a Seattle-based
design firm that develops (you'll never guess) infographics for both
print and digital on behalf of a wide variety of clients, including White
Pages, Microsoft, and Molson.
As the Chief Swiss Army Knife at Killer Infographics, Amy serves a
number of purposes (like a Swiss Army Knife) including account and
client management, design team and project management, sales,
marketing and even takes on a few infographic designs when her
design team is booked up.
Before starting Killer Infographics, Amy co-founded ZippyCart after a
long career in SEO and web development/design.
A marketer first, a designer second
• 13 years of business experience
• 7 years of SEO experience
• 5 years of web design
• 4 years of product development
• 2 years of infographic design
3. WHO IS KILLER INFOGRAPHICS?
IN 2.5 YEARS, WE HAVE DESIGNED OVER 2500 VIRAL INFOGRAPHICS FOR
250 CLIENTS WORLDWIDE… AND THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN GREAT!
4. WE WORK FOR COMPANIES LARGE AND SMALL, BUT HERE’S
SOME NOTABLE ONES:
5. SO WHAT THE HECK IS AN INFOGRAPHIC ANYWAY?
VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
17. THE GOLDEN RULES OF INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Organization is key – always plan ahead and organize an infographic based on client goals,
theme, and informational hierarchy
Take every opportunity to visualize data - typography is NOT a crutch… accept when it is…
but it should NEVER be a reading assignment.
Let the subject matter guide your design: Data Viz, Viral Viz, Motion, Interactive,
Flow Chart, Web, Product Design, Etc.
Focus on 1 goal versus many
Choose colors and fonts that match the theme
Text should complement imagery, not the other way around – test this by using Lorum Ipsum
text in your designs first