data visualizationbmore edition

Aggregation

a simple branded way to view a

specific conversation

example nasa buzzroom

using a map as an interface

old maps are great, but you cant sort data or zoom in.

Historical Hurricane TrackerExplore all hurricanes that have hit the U.S. since 1850

directions have become an

expected feature.

we made games out of it!

publish content

example go green go public

sort by person

pages for individual pieces of media

live feed for events, installations etc

the media use graphics as

credibility. notice how he points to

the graphic.

the information doesn't need to be boring. the method for delivery can be fun. extra points for

using all your senses.

visual storytelling

people have always used illustration to

tell stories. it is how we pass on the

story from generation to generation.

icon + number

information design is a sacred task. people use this stuff to survive!

if maps are wrong. people die.

think about that guy on a deserted

island, or sitting in prison solitary. he

writes scratches to represent time.

info-graphics are used to record

history.

because of their importance in history and its

subsequent storytelling. people

have a vested interest influencing

them.

good news is they are constantly being updated.

data driven design has traditionally

been boring.(example nutritional

facts)

typically when old designs gets the

data viz treatment it gets very futuristic