Category: Graphics

The Science and Art of an OV-1 Diagram

An OV-1 diagram/graphic (or Operational Viewpoint) loosely refers to any singular overarching graphic that frames a proposal. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Architectural Framework (DoDAF) Version 2.02 Deputy Chief… Continue reading The Science and Art of an OV-1 Diagram

Preparing Section 508-compliant proposal documents using MS Word

We recently supported several proposal efforts that required submitting Section 508-compliant documents. (Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that U.S. Government information and data should be accessible… Continue reading Preparing Section 508-compliant proposal documents using MS Word

APMP releases new Body of Knowledge (BOK) – Lohfeld Consulting Group staff contributions

APMP International just released its new APMP Body of Knowledge (BOK) to its members. Per APMP: [The APMP BOK gives] you instant access to the most comprehensive, diverse representation of… Continue reading APMP releases new Body of Knowledge (BOK) – Lohfeld Consulting Group staff contributions

Confessions of a proposal production expert – graphic design (Part 2 of 5)

In this post, Briana Coleman, PPM.APMP shares her top 4 tips for developing graphics for a proposal. Tip 1: Develop graphics as the exact size you need For example, if… Continue reading Confessions of a proposal production expert – graphic design (Part 2 of 5)

6 Rules for proposal graphics

Review and incorporate the following guidelines and suggestions into your graphics development process. Start with a complete detailed graphic (hand-sketched or computer-generated) and then begin to remove as much detail… Continue reading 6 Rules for proposal graphics

Proposal graphics must appeal to 3 types of client evaluations

Graphics of all types should be used profusely throughout your proposal – but for every graphic, always ask why is this illustration being used? If the graphic does not add… Continue reading Proposal graphics must appeal to 3 types of client evaluations