Communicating Knowledge Visually: Will Burtin’s Scientific Approach to Information Design

by R. Roger Remington

Sheila Pontis and Steven Heller (Foreword)

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Communicating Knowledge Visually presents a timely, in-depth examination of information design pioneer, Will Burtin. Using a methodical approach, the authors analyze Burtin's way of working and nine of his seminal projects, including his exhibitions for The Upjohn Company and diagrams for SCOPE magazine.


Excerpts taken from Burtin's unpublished writing offer insight into his thinking process and explain how he transformed complex scientific information into easy, accessible visual forms. Scientists, designers, educators and students will gain valuable knowledge from Burtin's unique design approach in meeting the current challenges of communicating complexity in their respective fields.
  • ISBN10 1939125855
  • ISBN13 9781939125859
  • Publish Date 19 November 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 188
  • Language English