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I love reading Edward Tufte. Professor Emeritus at Yale University, he writes, designs, and self-publishes his books on analytical design, which have received more than 40 awards for content and design. Tufte taught courses in statistical evidence, information design, and interface design. His website is a joy to browse and his analysis of design, in typography, graphics and cartography is fascinating. His website has numerous links and threads into all manner of debate and discussion. As a geographer and election geek, I found the item on mapping the Iowa caucus results by Jonathan Corum of 2004 a beautiful piece of cartographic dissection. THe discussion of map layout and design iis an llustration of the level of detail that a good designer must apply to ensure the message is straightforward, lucid and fit for purpose. I think anyone involved in presenting information to pupils should take Tufte et al on board. Power Points will never be the same again!