Clive James Richards
List of John Benjamins publications in which Clive James Richards is involved.
2019 The DNA of information design for charts and diagrams Information Design Journal 25:3, pp. 278–293 | Article
A comprehensive framework is presented for analyzing and specifying an extensive range of visualizations, such as statistical charts, maps, family trees, Venn diagrams, flow charts, texts using indenting, technical drawings and scientific illustrations. This paper describes how the fundamental… read more
2016 Vision Plus 2015 Symposium Selected Articles Information Design Journal 22:3, pp. 247–248 | Article
2006 Drawing out information - lines of communication in technical illustration Information Design Journal 14:2, pp. 93–107 | Article
The main graphical modes of information presentation, used in technical illustrations to show hidden detail, are identified and some historical precedents for them in the work of Leonardo Da Vinci are reviewed. Research into one particular aspect of graphic representation used in technical… read more
2001 Introduction Theme: Pictograms, p. | Article
2000 Getting the picture: Diagram design and the information revolution Information Design Journal 9:2/3, pp. 87–110 | Article
When designed well, user guides and related documentation can reduce significantly the costs of manufacturing, operating and maintaining products. Diagrams can be key features of such informational material, but, until recently, they have not been the subject of serious study. Diagrams are powerful… read more
1991 Graphis diagram 1 Information Design Journal 6:3, pp. 265–267 | Review
1980 Graphic codes for flow charts Information Design Journal 1:4, pp. 261–270 | Article
Established standards for flowcharting computer programs are outlined and alternatives to these standards are described. Some of the better known graphic codes are mentioned, although the coverage is not claimed to be comprehensive. The authors present their own method which aims to emphasize the… read more