20 Rules for Visual Communication

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Free Online Course: 20 Rules for Visual Communication provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. 20 Rules for Visual Communication is taught by Amy Balliett.

Overview
  • Learn how to connect with a target audience by using practical strategies to harness the power of visual communication.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What you'll learn
    1. The Why of Visual Communication
    • What is visual communication?
    • Rule 1: Embrace the environment
    • Rule 2: Embrace the science
    • Rule 3: Commit to quality
    2. The Who of Visual Communication
    • Rule 4: Your audience is everything
    • Rule 5: Your brand is secondary
    • Rule 6: Commit to one role
    • Rule 7: Blank should blank blank
    • Rule 8: Different problems have different solutions
    • Rule 9: Choose the right tool for the job
    • Rule 10: Never forget that people care less than goldfish
    3. The "How" of Visual Communication
    • Rule 11: Don't build the house before you have the blueprints
    • Rule 12: Stand out at a party
    • Rule 13: Always think about context
    • Rule 14: Small visual cues have a large impact
    • Rule 15: There's no gold at the end of the rainbow
    • Rule 16: Good visual strategist practices
    • Rule 17: Avoid the stigma of stock
    • Rule 18: Don't always indulge in pie charts
    • Rule 19: Don't let typography be your crutch
    • Rule 20: Commit to the truth and prove it
    Conclusion
    • Rules can be broken
    • Thank you