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Internet-lllustrated Dictionaries

The 1,240-page Google Dictionary is Technologically Savvy

— July 15, 2012 — Pop Culture
The Google dictionary capitalizes on the old adage: a picture is worth a thousand words.

Created by London Designers Ben West and Felix Heyes, this photo-heavy dictionary offers the first Google image as the ‘definition’ of a word. The traditional 21,000 words featured in this resource book do not have usage examples, synonyms, antonyms or tools to help you pronounce, but rather, are represented by high-gloss pictures sourced from the Internet.

As people spend more time on the web, the way in which information is synthesized evolves, so a dictionary like this is revolutionary. With infographics and the ‘meme’ phenomenon as Internet staples, it is about time that other academic resources catch up.
Trend Themes
1. Photo-driven Dictionaries - The use of images instead of text in dictionaries disrupts traditional definitions and opens up opportunities for more visual and immersive learning experiences.
2. Internet-inspired Learning - The integration of internet culture and resources into educational materials revolutionizes traditional learning methods and appeals to a digitally-savvy generation.
3. Visual Synthesis of Information - The use of high-gloss pictures sourced from the internet as representations of words in dictionaries reflects the growing trend of visual communication and provides a more engaging way to learn vocabulary.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Publishing - The use of photo-driven dictionaries presents an opportunity for educational publishers to create more interactive and visually appealing learning materials.
2. Digital Education - The integration of internet-inspired learning in educational resources opens up opportunities for digital education platforms to create innovative and engaging learning experiences.
3. Design and Advertising - The visual synthesis of information in dictionaries reflects the importance of visual communication, presenting opportunities for design and advertising professionals to create visually impactful content in various industries.
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