RE: Illustrating computer concepts

["Ed" <hamonwry12 -at- hotmail -dot- com>]

Don't know if this is what you're looking for, but the first thing I thought
of was the Non-Designer's Design book by Robin Williams (no, not that Robin
Williams):
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-Design-Book-Robin-Williams/dp/0321534042
/ref=pd_sim_b_1
-=Ed.

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> Good afternoon to all,
> 
> Some years back, when I was a manager, I remember coming across a book 
> for non-artists that taught basic computer concept illustration.
> 
> It was a PDF document (though I'm sure it could be bought in
> paperback) but for the life of me, I can't remember the title. I've 
> done some Googling and browsed Amazon but so far, haven't found it.
> 
> Perhaps someone remembers this excellent book? I can tell you this 
> much:
> the outside margin space was used to illustrate the examples discussed 
> in the text. It was perfectly suited to augment computer software 
> manuals, particularly illustrating "how to's".
> 
> I remember us using this book to help standardize our graphic art 
> development, since we had only two artists on the team at the time. In 
> my present role, I find we need to do that same standardization again.
> Except this time, we have no artists on staff and must develop our own 
> diagrams in Visio.
> 
> Is there a kind soul on list who might forgive me for my brain lapse 
> and forward me the title of this book, I would be forever grateful.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Patty Blount
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