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How to Tell a Powerful Story with Data Visualization

How to Tell a Powerful Story with Data Visualization | Design, Science and Technology | Scoop.it

In the age of Big Data, folks are often overwhelmed by the volume of data sources, charts, and graphs thrown at them every day. Enter data visualization – the ability to condense, analyze, and share data that makes an impact. Throughout history, data visualization has been used to document everything from health crises to the effect of colors on mood.

But what exactly does data visualization do and how can you leverage it to grow your business? Are data visualization and infographics the same thing? Read on to learn more, plus discover some fascinating examples.


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Chris Biddy's curator insight, October 28, 2014 4:30 PM

Very insightful look at the what, how and so what of data visualization. Another example of how a good visualization makes data digestible!

Marco Favero's curator insight, October 28, 2014 4:52 PM

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A Curated Selection of Data Visualization Charts and Infographics: The Information Is Beautiful Awards

A Curated Selection of Data Visualization Charts and Infographics: The Information Is Beautiful Awards | Design, Science and Technology | Scoop.it

Robin Good: David McCandlees, the author of the book Information is Beautiful celebrates great data visualization and information design work through the Information is Beautiful Awards.

Together with a jury of experts like Brian Eno, Paola Antonelli, Maria Popova, Simon Rogers and Aziz Kami, he has curated a unique selection of 300 designs and a short list of finalists in the following categories:

 

» Data visualization– A singular visualisation of data or information.» Infographic – Using multiple data visualisations in service to a theme or story

 

» Interactive visualization – Any viz where you can dynamically filter or explore the data.

 

» Data journalism – A combination of text and visualizations in a journalistic format.

 

» Motion infographic – Moving and animated visualizations along a theme or story.

 

» Tool or website – Online tools & apps to aid datavizzing.

 

The selection itself is worth a tour of the site and of this initiative.

 

Check: http://www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/

 

Longlist selection: http://www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/2012/07/our-longlist/

 

Shortlist selection: http://www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/2012/08/awardshortlist/

 

 


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