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Design for democracy : ballot and election design

Author: Marcia Lausen
Publisher: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, ©2007.
Edition/Format:   Book : English
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"Handsomely designed itself, this volume showcases adaptable design models that can improve almost every part of the election process by maximizing the clarity and usability of ballots, registration forms, posters and signs, informational brochures and guides, and even administrative materials for pollworkers. Design for Democracy also lays out specific guidelines - covering issues like color palette, typography,  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Marcia Lausen
ISBN: 9780226470467 0226470466
OCLC Number: 141188019
Description: 186 p. : ill. ; 22 x 31 cm.
Contents: Foreword --
Preface --
Introduction --
Ballot design --
Information design --
Ballot design case study --
Ballot design principles --
Ballot design examples --
The voting experience --
Registering --
Getting information --
Voting --
Election administration --
Behind the scenes --
Pollworker support --
Document management --
Provisional voting --
Election design system --
Vote! logo --
Hava graphics --
Color palette --
Typography --
Symbols + icons --
Illustration --
Photography --
Conclusion --
The design team --
Acknowledgements --
Photography credits --
Bibliography --
Index.
Responsibility: Marcia Lausen.
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Presents adaptable design models that improve various parts of the election process by maximizing the clarity and usability of ballots, registration forms, posters and signs, informational brochures  Read more...

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