{"id":1778,"date":"2020-04-28T12:35:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T12:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgraphic.dk\/uncategorized\/laeser-vi-stadig\/"},"modified":"2021-02-19T13:41:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T13:41:07","slug":"do-we-still-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bgraphic.dk\/en\/all\/articles\/do-we-still-read\/","title":{"rendered":"Do we still read?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yes, we do! Our reading habits might have changed through time, but we still read quite a lot. Among other things, we read to keep ourselves posted on the world around us, as entertainment and to learn something new. The amount of knowledge created has never been higher than now \u2013 knowledge that needs to be communicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll see what it takes to communicate your company\u2019s knowledge and information in an inspiring and comprehensible manner \u2013 and in that way make sure you catch the attention of your readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Who?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always important to know who you want to reach with your communication. You need to define your target audience, and you need to think about how to reach them visually and using your tone of voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the target audience is quite wide, or your publication addresses several different target audiences. In cases like these it\u2019s important that you decide who\u2019s your main target and communicate especially to this group. And then you need to figure out how to also consider your other target audiences in your communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have defined your target audience, you also need to think about which platforms to use in order to be most successful in getting their attention. For instance, are they on social media, do they visit scientific websites or somewhere else<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>What?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to have a clear idea of what exactly you want to communicate with your publication. For instance, do you want to inform readers, do you want readers to use the publication as a work of reference, or do you want the publication to sell items or services? It\u2019s vital that text, structure and design help make the purpose clear to the audience \u2013 that makes them want to read your text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the content need a set structure, or is it a better idea with a lose structure in order to convey a lighter tone of voice? What needs to be highlighted, and what might benefit from being accompanied by boxes, images, graphs or infographic? These questions are relevant whether you\u2019re working on a large publication or a small leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Where?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we primarily publish online \u2013 often as PDFs. Some publications are also printed \u2013 for instance because the publication will be used at a conference, or because the handbook will be handed out to a specific group of employees. A publication has a longer life online, where everyone can find it at any time they want to, and it is no longer just stored in piles in basements. We only print the number of publications we need \u2013 that\u2019s good for the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishing online is easy, but there are many websites, publications and articles competing for the attention of the readers. And do we even read as well digitally as we do on printed material? We\u2019re getting better at it, and we can help make sure your readers get a great reading experience in the digital universe \u2013 both in the way we communicate and the way we design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>How?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do we change the Word document into great, vivid communication?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important task for the design of a publication is to communicate the content in a logical and comprehensible manner, while also keeping it animated and meaningful. That is what design can do \u00ad\u2013 communicate complex content that may have to reach a variety of target groups as well as communicate the quick, straightforward message. It\u2019s about the layout of the text, the choice of images and the visual means. The visual experience should always go hand in hand with the key messages and the tone of voice of the content. And the design should most often have a connection to your company\u2019s visual identity and your communication strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><strong>Make it easy to read<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The road may be filled with challenges before the result is perfect. We make sure that the text is easy to read \u2013 digitally as well as in print \u2013 and therefore font and font size matters greatly. The type face of a publication plays a huge part in how the readers are led through the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><strong>Manage for photos<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos might also be a challenge. How many images or photos should be included, what do we want to show, are we even allowed to use photos with people on \u2013 and how do you find the perfect photo, when you\u2019re not allowed to copy paste from Google?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><strong>The strength of infographic and other graphic measures<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, data presentation is often present in larger publications \u2013 usually in the shape of tables, a variety of graphs, maps, process diagrams etc. And often in many different styles. Design can really help make sure all material has the same, professional style which strengthens your communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographic is here to stay \u2013 and thank you for that. Because infographic is able to communicate special details or important results in a quick and easy manner. It can convey points from the complicated graph or the perplexing process diagram, or it can prove a point in a short and simple manner that replaces a large amount of text. Designed infographics are also suitable for messages on social media, where your messages are often in strong competition with purple unicorns and goofy family photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, data presentation is often present in larger publications \u2013 usually in the shape of tables, a variety of graphs, maps, process diagrams etc. And often in many different styles. Design can really help make sure all material has the same, professional style which strengthens your communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographic is here to stay \u2013 and thank you for that. Because infographic is able to communicate special details or important results in a quick and easy manner. It can convey points from the complicated graph or the perplexing process diagram, or it can prove a point in a short and simple manner that replaces a large amount of text. Designed infographics are also suitable for messages on social media, where your messages are often in strong competition with purple unicorns and goofy family photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Text and design come together in one visual style, and this makes the publication complete and offers your target audience a great reading experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>So, what do you need to focus on when developing a publication?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Who is your target audience \u2013 and how do you reach them?<\/li><li>What is the purpose of your publication?<\/li><li>Which platforms do you use to reach your target audience?<\/li><li>How do you optimise your publication by using design in order to reach your target audience, stand by your key messages and make sure it works perfectly on the right platforms?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help you with your communication \u2013 contact BGRAPHIC and let us help \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PS:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bgraphic.dk\/en\/all\/articles\/are-your-pdfs-accessible\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bgraphic.dk\/en\/all\/articles\/are-your-pdfs-accessible\/\">Accessibility online<\/a><\/strong><br><\/strong>Most public communication is required by law to be accessible. 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