Over the coming weeks I will often attempt to explain an important idea or concept with reference to a visual metaphor. Below is one such example. Look at the image carefully and consider what message the creator of this image is trying to communicate (click for a larger image). This test
SOURCE: Nicholas Feltron Nicholas Felton spends much of his time thinking about data, charts and our daily routines. He is the author of many Personal Annual Reports that weave numerous measurements into a tapestry of graphs, maps and statistics reflecting the year’s activities.
Contrast (“hierarchy & flow & starting point”) adds visual interest to a page and makes it more attractive to the reader's eye. It helps organize information and makes it easier for the reader to glance at the page and understand what is going on. It can help to help create a starting point for a page. The ideas of hierarchy, flow, starting and finishing points” are all closely related.
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