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Visualization
The 3 Phases of Infographic Design
Posted by Troy Larson & filed under Visualization 
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Ever wondered about what goes into the process of making an infographic? Try Google-ing “process of creating a data visualization” and you’d be hard pressed to find a good explanation. Maybe the reason why it’s so difficult to find a good resource is because no real formal process exists. Yet despite the lack of a formal process, there are some distinct phases that designers go through when creating these visualizations.
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Capturing Memories (and People) with Visualization
Posted by Chelsi Nakano & filed under Visualization .
I am constantly blown away by advances in visual technology and what they inspire people to create. Gabriel Barcia-Colombo’s so-called “collection of human beings” is one such example. In an effort to preserve memory, Barcia-Colombo uses video to create the illusion of miniature people — particularly his friends — encased in ordinary objects, such as…
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9 Step Guide to Creating Marvelous Infographics
Posted by Troy Larson & filed under Visualization .
“Information can be useful — and even beautiful — but only when it’s presented well.” So how do you go about creating such an amazing infographic? I have 9 steps that may just help you.
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Immersive Visualization: The Future of Data Presentation
Posted by Tyler Graf & filed under Visualization .
The goal of data visualization is more than simply conveying information. Spreadsheets and Word documents can perform that same function in tightly-organized columns. But visualization allows us to draw lines between data points like a constellation and present the viewer with a fully-formed concept in a way that rows and columns cannot. If we take it a step further, we can even use visualization to create a fully interactive experience.
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Poor Visualizations Cause More Harm Than You Think
Posted by Troy Larson & filed under Visualization .
What’s the worst that could happen? I know that we’re all guilty of asking ourselves that question. However, when it comes to data visualization, one that’s less-than-ideal could have far greater negative ramifications than you may think.
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Deconstructing Visualization: An Interview with Andy Kirk
Posted by CJ Ciaramella & filed under Visualization .
Data visualization and infographics are a hot commodity, but viral graphics don’t simply materialize fully formed from the digital ether. Companies that don’t understand their goals, or fail to plan accordingly, can sink many hours and many dollars into a project that never quite comes together. What are the key steps project teams have to take before and during the visualization project? What are the critical questions designers should ask of clients? Should teams aim for a firm objective or an emergent process?
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Between Minds: East Coasters vs. West Coasters
Posted by jascha kaykas-wolff & filed under Visualization .
A warm welcome back to regular readers of “Between Minds: An Ongoing Taxonomy of Team Dynamics.” For several weeks now we’ve been identifying the dueling dualities who populate your office space and project teams. Our previous entry, Optimists vs. Pessimists, detailed both the critical distinctions between the glass-is-half-full and glass-is-half-empty crowds and the one surprising similarity (both were indifferent if the beverage in question had gone flat).
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