Six! Count ‘em: Six Layers of Information.

Attitude plus Power equals Performance

All six have unity, and can be read as one. All six have independence, and can exist alone. This is a fantastic example of successful information design. The viewer is lured in, and invited to explore. The subject matter, loaded with industry specific jargon, is explained in detail without abandoning the reader. There is much to learn from this. (Click the photo for a larger version.)

Image from “Flight Thru Instruments,” a 1945 US Navy pilot-training manual designed by the Graphic Engineering Staff at General Motors, under the direction of Harley Earl.

Found in  Telstar Logistics’ photostream.

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