Flowcharts

Below is an example of a flowchart derived from step by step guide for making toast. flow charts allow you to read and understand the processes and decisions for a specific act effectively. Illustrating the process graphically organises the information in a way that allows you to see the overall process from a birds eye perspective as apposed to the step by step guide which allows the reader to see only on step at a time.
the flowchart is a good example of information design.

click to enlarge