Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Inclusivity Through Documentation: Using Gestalt Principles And Plain Language To Create Effective Documents, Jennifer M. Turner, Jessica Schomberg

Library Services Publications

Usable design makes documents easier to use and lends credibility to the document creators. A few simple tips, such as following Gestalt principles and using plain language, can improve document usability. Workshop attendees will apply knowledge learned through interactive document redesign activities.