The average person sees about 10 000 commercial visuals a day. Yet research shows we can only
process about 1% of the visual information we encounter. If a picture is worth a thousand words
where does this excess leave us? 'Necessary reading for everyone who uses the internet' Emma
Dabiri 'This book is the new Ways of Seeing' Sharmadean Reid 'Brilliant insights ... highly
recommended' Christian Busch 'An indispensable guide' Guillaume Cerutti CEO of Christie's
'Very informative' Laura Whitmore 'incredibly timely' Pippa Vosper 'I wish I'd read this book
years ago' Josie CoxIn The Visual Detox art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy explains
how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. She gives us new tools to think critically about
images combat information overload and participate more in the visual world around us by
engaging with the art and content that improves our day-to-day experiences online at work in
our homes and in public spaces.Drawing on science and insightful case studies she shows us how
to:· learn the type of thinker you are (spatial visual verbal?) · understand our brains'
interpretation of visual language · decode the subtle negative messages in popular culture ·
devise tiny hacks to block out the online noise· curate your surroundings to create soothing
spaces.This handy guide to visual decluttering will empower you to reclaim your focus peace of
mind and sense of wonder.
