Karen Schriver @firstwren
Information design expert, plain language advocate, researcher of writing and design, speaker, author of Dynamics in Document Design. Lover of Carolina Wrens. karenschriverassociates.com Pittsburgh, Pennnsylvania Joined January 2009-
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Tesla is recalling 2.2 million vehicles because the text on the in-car display is too small. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue was discovered during a routine audit of Tesla vehicles.
@MicrobiomDigest I would adore being back in a big stationery store. Your photos are great, Elizabeth!
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Information Design Unbound is here! Sheila Pontis & I are proud to share our insights into design for understanding. We hope it helps beginners develop the sensemaking mindset to clarify all kinds of challenges. infodesignunbound.com #infodesign #informationdesign
@CommunicateHlth @katherinespivey Good advice based on real patient feedback.
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If organizations invest in a #PlainLanguage program upfront, they can avoid the cost of bad writing and improve their bottom line outcomes. Communications consultant Kate Goggin explains more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Mgq73E
@plain_language Excellent case studies that demonstrate how plain language matters. They also show how changes in organizational culture can jumpstart clarity across all kinds of communications.
@PLAIN_Lang_Intl He was a remarkable person. I am so sorry. Clearly we have lost a giant for plain language.
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🏆And the winner is… On Thursday, June 22, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, we will host our 2023 ClearMark Awards ceremony recognizing plain language communications. Discover this year's finalists and register to attend our virtual ceremony: bit.ly/43pfPEU
Can ChatGPT decode what the Federal Reserve is saying? marketplace.org/2023/05/05/can…
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We're delighted to announce the #PLAIN2023 conference will be in Argentina on 27 - 29 September with the @LClaro_UBA The in-person conference builds on the OBS's success in consolidating plain language knowledge from various fields into better communication policies.
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@ale_rossetti89 @techtransfervub @VUBrussel Go Alessandra!
@StewieKee I hope the cycle will break very soon. Be well.
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