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A Day with Edward Tufte: Visual Displays and the Effective Design of Information

Posted May 31, 2000 | Technology | Cutter Benchmark Review

It is an ambitious goal to convey the teachings imparted by a veritable master using merely written words. Edward Tufte (pronounced TUFF-tee) is a true showman and a genius when it come to communication and the display of information. This article summarizes the material presented in Dr. Tufte's fascinating presentation on 25 June 1999 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, so that others may also benefit from his teachings.

About The Author
James Heires
James T. Heires is a 13-year veteran of the software industry; the majority of his time was spent with Rockwell Collins, Inc. His professional experiences include design of electronic flight instrumentation, flight management systems, and consumer electronics. Mr. Heires's work in software process improvement culminated with the achievement of Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Level 3 in two Rockwell Collins business… Read More
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