While Connie is a highly reputed instructional designer, she is also a talented visual communicator.

I devoured
her Visual Language for Designers offering several years ago, so it was with much anticipation that I peeled back
the cover of Visual Design Solutions: Principles and Creative Inspiration for Learning Professionals. And I wasn't
disappointed. latest offering is more consciously targeted toward learning and development folks. While the book
would prove useful to anyone who works with the visual medium, her context is more about learning outcomes than
it is about advertising, for example.

Her work covers a breadth of topics relating to visual design. In one sense it could be considered a "back-to-basics"
tome; while it offers fundamental advice for novices, it also offers plenty of tips and tricks for veterans who may
have lapsed into bad habits.

Visual Design Solutions begins by examining the power of pictures. Refers to empirical research to argue why
visuals are so effective and why you should use them. She reinforces the point that as an L&D professional you are
also a visual designer; so get over your self-doubt and commit yourself to improving your skills over time. You don't
have to be an Old Master to create meaningful and effective visual messages. However, a little bit of insight goes a
long way.

Covers the practicalities of visual design in the book, including an overview of the common tools used by graphic
designers, the terminology of the trade, and the standard practices you are likely to encounter.