Stuck? Diagrams Help
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| When we experience… | We need… |
| Volatility | Stability |
| Uncertainty | Transparency |
| Complexity | Understanding |
| Ambiguity | Clarity |
| ... | always Kindness! |
Quotes
We can't understanding the complexity of everything, and if we try to do so, we will much more likely fail to understand anything.
When the complexity you face can’t be simplified, try giving it a diagrammatic form. Complexity can feel easier to approach and relate to when we see it and can point to its parts.
If a diagram does what you intend for your intended audience, you are doing a good job.
There is no such thing as a diagram that can serve all audiences equally.
Sometimes we have to make an agonizingly complex diagram for ourselves to help us gain some stability and transparency before we can start to work on simple diagrams meant to create understanding and clarity for others.
Introduces the idea of dual coding theory.
Resources: https://www.wired.com/2014/03/stunningly-complex-organization-chart-19th-century/amp
https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Interaction-Creating-Innovative-Applications/dp/0321643399
https://www.century.tech/news/what-is-dual-coding-theory-and-how-can-it-help-teaching/