PDW#8: Proposal Layout and Graphics

Sponsored by KE Research Development.

Join this series of free, informal workshops that span the continuum of proposal development activities at ASU. Workshops are appropriate for early career faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research scientists, and senior graduate students who have not yet submitted a proposal to a federal agency and those who are looking to improve their existing techniques and knowledge.

Workshops will be held Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm. All workshops are recorded and posted within a week.

Office hours for some workshops will occur 10 days after the workshop on Fridays from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. 

PDW #8 - PROPOSAL LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS

Leave this workshop inspired to communicate your research ideas more effectively in your proposal.

 Are you intimidated by graphics? Do you lack creative flair? Let’s learn the importance of leveraging graphics for impactful proposals.

Graphics are one of the most effective ways to persuade the audience to select your solution. Graphics convey both facts and emotion, equally important aspects of effective persuasion. Proposals can be very text heavy and data driven, which can overwhelm the audience. To keep the audience engaged and strengthen research, it is essential to adhere to data visualization best practices. Data visualization should be useful, visually appealing and never misleading. Applying some basic principles of design—balance, contrast, hierarchy and color—will result in a cohesive visually appealing proposal.

Although there may be challenges and certain rules that may restrict design abilities, learning these in advance will save time and meet the requirements for success. Whether it's a chart, graph, infographic or map, innovative client-focused graphics with proper layout techniques often make the difference between average and excellent proposals.

Attend this webinar if you’re interested in learning more about how to successfully execute a proposal with proper layout technique and clean-cut innovative graphics.

Workshop Date: February 1, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm 

Presenter: Vince Alrich, Art Director, Research Development

Register here: https://researchacademy.asu.edu/PdW8