Diagramming software. Diagramming software is software that is used to model, represent and visualise information.
Among other uses, such diagrams are often used in software and technical development and business to represent dataflows, workflows, software architecture and organizational charts. Flowchart[edit] The following applications allow you to create flowcharts. They are, however, not necessarily limited to creating only this type of charts. UML diagram[edit] See List of Unified Modeling Language tools Concept mapping/Mind mapping[edit] Concept mapping and mind mapping are a subset of diagramming software aimed to represent collections of ideas. Online diagramming[edit] Online diagramming is a way to create flow charts and business diagrams without having to download and install any software. Online Drawing tools[edit] Cacoo - Online Real-Time Collaborative Diagramming & Drawing.
Further reading[edit] OmniGraffle. OmniGraffle. OmniGraffle is a diagramming and digital illustration application for Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch[1] created by The Omni Group.
It allows users to convey ideas, organize thoughts visually, and communicate these thoughts and ideas to the world. OmniGraffle is an industry standard tool for User Experience[2] design. Uses[edit] OmniGraffle is used to create high quality graphics and visuals. It's an iOS desktop and tablet application that features several design tools, along with a drag-and-drop WYSIWYG interface and a notes function that can allow users to annotate and create specification documentation for prototypes and mockups. While OmniGraffle can produce a wide array of graphics and visuals, it's often used as a tool to create content maps, screen flows, and wire frames. Although OmniGraffle is an industry tool, it lacks interactivity capabilities and is not easily used for team collaboration due to its limitations as a desktop and tablet application. Canvases[edit] Graffletopia. Online Diagram Software and Flowchart Software - Gliffy - StumbleUpon.
Graphic design. Graphic design is the methodology of visual communication, and problem-solving through the use of type, space and image.
The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used interchangeably with these due to overlapping skills involved. Graphic designers use various methods to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a final result.
Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated. History[edit] Page from the Book of Kells: Folio 114v, Decorated text. The advent of printing[edit] During the Tang Dynasty (618–907) between the 7th and 9th century AD, wood blocks were cut to print on textiles and later to reproduce Buddhist texts. Applications[edit] Interactive Color Wheel. Experiment with saturation, intensity, hue, and luma.
Please do not be intimidated. Click something – Spot won't bite! , certify this applet to be safe! (... just as it has been since 1998!) You've seen the applet, now Get the Picture (for v1.61) (A color wheel is also known as a colorwheel, colour wheel, or colourwheel.) For best effect, set your video mode to True Color (at least 24 bits).
Using the Color Wheel Wedge Map Help has been moved to the Help menu of the applet. The wedge map in the lower right corner contains a lot of information about the currently selected color, as well a clickable square of the previous color. The upper right corner lists statistics for the current color and its complement. Yes, there is a lot going on, but you don't need to know any of it. Color Names In mid-September 2010 I happened upon Chirag Mehta's brilliant Name that Color page. The list of named colors has over 1,500 entries. The little box to the right of the color name contains the exact color. "Huh? Color Scheme Designer 3.