Stacy Katherine

Social media editors have nightmares about accidentally posting personal messages on a work account. But in this exceptional case it was adorable and timely. Do not attempt to duplicate 😜

That Time #Ramona Made Everyone Smile For A Few Minutes A snafu on NPR's Facebook account on Monday night revealed how some people needed something else to focus on in the aftermath of Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Florida and Houston.

Good design and clear message can have real impacts for safety, usability, and enjoyment. What a great improvement!

Getting lost in the woods is not as romantic as it sounds. Unclear maps and signs can cause major issues for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Last week, Minnesota State Parks and Trails won a couple of national awards for improvements to our signs and maps. The redesigns were an important part of making Minnesota's state parks and trails more user friendly. Here is one of the most innovative 'before and after' projects. Take a look and then get out on the trail!
mndnr.gov/hiking

I've been doing research for an educational seminar on communication for a group of scientists. Images and words have power - and how you communicate about yourself and your work matters.

Environmental science in a post‐truth world Click on the article title to read more.

Photographers - we never tire of the blue hour. This is a photo I took in Dresden, Germany. The clouds made for a beautiful night.

Shoot - I completely missed my opportunity to typeset a law book in Comic Sans. What was I thinking?

22 Pictures That Prove Why Comic Sans Is Always The Right Font Choice So beautiful. So appropriate.

No one's really font of it.

I love these intense photo stories showing up more and more online. I truly feel a story is more profound when told with these large, still images.

No Water. No Light. Nowhere To Hide. In Sanaa, Yemen, the historic Old City has become a battleground. A young photographer documents the destruction and ensuing humanitarian crisis.

Design comes in many forms and has many uses. This is another favorite area of mine - rain gardens! Beautiful and functional in so many ways.

Minnesota rain gardens go big to fight pollution, reuse water Minnesota cities use rain gardens and other "green infrastructure" to keep polluting stormwater from lakes and rivers. Inver Grove Heights is putting that science to use on a massive scale.

Always looking for inspiration. This is a good place to find some.

designclever A collaboration by a group of Graphic Designers with a passion for everything Design related. Submit...

The dreaded PowerPoint presentation. Boring... or - maybe not? Some great ideas to keep your presentation fresh, relevant, and avoid a snoozing audience.

Top 20 Best PowerPoint Presentations - Cubicle Ninjas From Ted Talks to SlideShare, Cubicle Ninjas presents the extraordinary list of best PowerPoint presentation designs.

I'm starting the design work for a book some professors here at the Law School have written. I always start with looking at great examples to seek inspiration.

Famous book covers with stories of their own Go ahead and judge these covers.

Happy National Grammar Day!

How to use a semicolon - The Oatmeal Thanks to Library Lady Jane for all her help in writing these grammar guides over the years. If you would like a regular serving of grammar-related awesomeness every day, go follow her on Twitter.