Topher's Interactive Design Blog

A clear example of just how important instructional design is - it can save your life. If this wasn't clear, or if it was ineligible, you would die.



This simple, language-free instruction list is designed to overcome the main logistical obstacles that prevent the majority of well-designed homeless shelters from ever reaching any significant portion of the homeless population.



These graphic instructions are on the side of a wheeled, hydraulically-powered construction lift platform, the kind used to hoist a person to a high location to perform repairs. This was a rental unit. The visual instructions ease the process of learning how to operate the device.



A boat created using the technique of origami, the oriental art of paper folding. This boat, which has its instructions for use reproduced on its sails, is a model that may be used to make real paper boats.



And just a little bit of humour... lets pray no one has to use these instructions