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Much of the data visualization that bombards us today is decoration at best, and distraction or even disinformation at worst. The decorative function is surprisingly common, perhaps because the data visualization teams of many media organizations are part of the art departments. They are led by people whose skills and experience are not in
... See moreTim Harford • The Data Detective
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Nicolay Gerold • 5 cards
Graphical excellence is the well-designed presentation of interesting data—a matter of substance, of statistics, and of design. • Graphical excellence consists of complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision, and efficiency. • Graphical excellence is that which gives to the viewer the greatest number of ideas in the shortest time with the
... See moreAlberto Cairo • The Functional Art: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter)
“‘Copying nature’ is one thing and understanding nature is another. Copying nature can be simply a form of manual dexterity that does not help us to understand, for it shows us things just as we are accustomed to seeing them. But studying the structures of nature, observing the evolution of forms, can give everyone a better understanding of the
... See moreStoryTelling with Charts - The Full Story: The Ultimate Playbook to Master the Art and Science of Captivating Audiences by Telling Stories With Data and Framework Charts
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And each shot focuses on a new piece of information:
Steve Stockman • How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck
Top Picks from Sketchplanations: Your Ultimate Guide to Visual Insights
Moi Jamri • 23 cards
design architectures should be decided on how the architecture assists analytical thinking about evidence.6