-Communication Functions-
Organizational
Show qualitative relationships
(trees, maps, organizational charts)
Relational
Show quantitative relationships
(charts and diagrams)
Transformational
Show change over time or space
(animations, videos, etc)
Interpretive
Show invisible or abstract items in the form of a visual
(I.e. a diagram of blood circulation)
Representational
Portray actual appearance of content
(realistic illustrations, screen-shots, photographs)
Mnemonic
visually bridges meaning of one concept to another