In Chapter 8 the characteristics and functions of graphics are discussed, including information about using color effectively. As we know, when writing any document one of the first and most important aspects to consider is the documents audience. While I agree with the information presented in this chapter, I think additional resources should be provided for those professionals who's audiences may have certain medical conditions. One important medical condition to consider in regards to color and graphics, is vision loss. Audiences over the age of 45 may have trouble identifying information that is not presented clearly. Therefore, appropriate use of color contrast and font should be used effectively.
Below is a link providing information for those wishing to design a document for audiences that may be living with vision loss. However, these techniques will also make any documents clearer and easier to understand.
http://lighthouse.org/accessibility/design/
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