Among all types of infographics, maps are my favourite kind. It’s really fascinating how much information a well-designed map is able to communicate. And this makes subway maps both a challenge and a nightmare to designers. Long before cars became our primary means of transport, the use of interurban transit provided commuters a way of … Continue reading
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Design: Infographics (II)
Infographic with no information Infographics are a useful tool for almost anything that needs to be explained, from how companies are organised to how they affect society, from simple every day anecdotes to complex medical facts. They represent information, knowledge or data and have been increasingly used as a way of graphic communication. After writing … Continue reading
Design: Infographics
Infographic with no information Information graphics reveal a big amount of information. It filters what is important, establishes relationships and enables the viewer to construct meaningful knowledge. As it has been increasingly used, it has become more and more complex. Today information graphics surround us in the media, in published works both pedestrian and scientific, … Continue reading