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Yes, B&W doesn't necessarily have to be uninspiring and can be done
well, perhaps even artfully. But I'd go for color were the vote up to
me. Can't cite chapter and verse right now -- perhaps others can -- but
I've read that studies show color improves reader retention in
documents. Seems intuitive. Assuming that's the case, we have a
pedagogical reason, as well as a flashy one to favor color. We seem to
be intimating a bit that we can have polish OR content. I'd like both.
Only if both aren't possible would I defer to the content side.
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:14 AM
To: Rebecca Stevenson
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Subject: Re: Why marketing should make the user manuals
It all comes down to purpose and execution. User guides are not intended
to wow anyone. They're meant to educate. And, a B&W layout is as
appealing or as dull and boring as the designer wants it to be.
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Bill Swallow
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WWP-Users List Owner
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