Nigel Holmes

List of John Benjamins publications in which Nigel Holmes is involved.

Journal

Information Design Journal

Edited by Nina Hansopaheluwakan Edward

ISSN 0142-5471 | E‑ISSN 1569‑979X

Articles

Holmes, Nigel 2019 Uncle George’s illustrated map Information Design Journal 25:3, pp. 331–334 | Article

A personal look back at a 60-year career making information graphics for newspapers, magazines and corporations in England and the United States, and some of the lessons learned. The essential role of mentors in encouraging a bold graphic approach. How humor can help readers understand difficult… read more

Holmes, Nigel 2011 c. Information history in the modern world Information Design Journal 19:2, pp. 176–178 | Review

Holmes, Nigel 2001 Pictograms: A view from the drawing board or, what I have learned from Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz (and jazz) Theme: Pictograms, pp. 133–143 | Article

This article sets out to discuss the practical development of pictograms and the thoughts that lead to their final visual shape. It explains the personal considerations that combine all issues that are related to making graphics, such as drawing, technique, conventions, and commercial aspects. The… read more