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The rapidly growing user bases of photo-centric sites like Instagram and Pinterest, and the recent photo-centric redesign of Facebook's news feed are just two o 
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The slides provide an overview on the Data Visualization trend for HorizonWatching Community members. Summary information about the Data Visualization trend is
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Slides and audio from a SXSW panel featuring Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, Mike Rohde, and Austin Kleon.
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Social media infographics are all the rage, but many of them are terrible. Mark Smiciklas, author of The Power of Infographics explains how to do it right.
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Interview with author of "The Power of Infographics"
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Data Visualization is driven by data. Its form is often derived from optimizing the efficiency of inputting data (and information about that data) into a human brain. It is a very pragmatic practice, built around numbers and logic. And yet it is beautiful. It evokes emotions. It can be aesthetically pleasing, or hideous. It communicates complex concepts and provokes thought. It is consumed for enjoyment. Some visualizations even share similarities with poetry. There are several stages in the life cycle of data visualizations, and while the core of the practice is driven by rational thinking, any number of stages in the process have opportunities for subjective decisions or artistic interpretations... Via Lauren Moss
Lauren Moss's curator insight,
January 24, 2013 7:42 PM
An overview of the creative and artistic processes involved in data visualization...
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It turns out 2012 was a huge year for the infographic—internet culture likes its data presented with charming representative imagery. Business, technology, and social media comprised the most popular topics for this exploding medium, according to data, Singapore searched the term “infographic” more than any other global city. Via Lauren Moss
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A pictorial display of statistics, the infographic is a huge hit in the internet age. But as one on rape figures has recently shown, they can be highly misleading. A picture apocryphally speaks a thousand words, but its 21st-century counterpart – the infographic – often says much less. It's no surprise that the grabby and easily shared format has taken off in the internet era, and the latest graphic to go viral is one on a tough and complex problem: rape and criminal justice... Via Lauren Moss
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The last in a series of infographics about visual data design, we have covered why it's useful to create them, created an embed code generator for you and written an article on promoting infographics. We felt a fitting end to the series would be - you guessed it - an infographic. This infographic (about infographics of course) goes through 4 stages of creating an infographic: research, design, publishing and promotion offering tips at each stage. If you are thinking about making your own infographics this not only provides some great tips but acts as a good example of an infographic itself... Via Lauren Moss
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One powerful way to tell your orgs story is with an infographic. Here are five tips and five tools for creating effective infographics,
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A few great tips from John Haydon about creating and sharing compelling infographics - advice from Best Friends Animal Society.
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Humans are visual creatures. Most of us process information based on what we see. 65 percent of us are visual learners, according to the Social Science Research Network.
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Infographics are the buzz word this week. This post highlights some advice from experts about how to get your infographic to go viral.
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When I wrote that Radar was investigating data journalism and asked for your favorite examples of good work, we heard back from around the world. I received emails from...
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Article has a good collection of examples and case studies.
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Ideas for creating engaging visual content, then getting your fans share them and promote your brand.Get the latest blog articles on business ideas and...
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"users are more likely to engage with brands if they post pictures"
Ferananda's comment,
December 23, 2012 2:49 PM
Great tips Beth, thank you. I love the new level of challenge that working with visuals bring.
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InstaBRAND is an 37 page eBook written by Christian Adams for brand and social media managers on the growing trend and importance of crafting a visual storytell
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Noland Hoshino has an excellent visual communications pinboard http://pinterest.com/nolandhoshino/visual-communication/
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Big data can feel impersonal, overwhelming and cold. But stark statistics are now being used to make intimate statements through art and public advocacy. The past few years have seen the widespread availability of a large amount of data, thanks largely to the internet. Census reports are easily searchable, campaign polling is expertly parsed and analysed, and online dating behaviour provides a glimpse into human sexuality. Now more artists are using these impersonal details to make an impassioned statement; visit the article link for examples. Via Lauren Moss
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The quick reference guide to big data and data analytics; from the definition to the history and future applications of big data. Via Lauren Moss
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January 31, 2013 3:03 AM
Superbe infographie pour un résumé en image !
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Is Big Data still a big mystery to you? Via Lauren Moss
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No matter what happens, there will always be a demand for data visualization tools. Data on its own can be pretty boring and brightening it up with images and other visual tools, it can make normally inaccessible information much easier to digest. (Editor’s Note: It’s also great for information reading literacy, and the new Common Core demand for multimedia “texts.”) There are a number of fantastic tools out there that will present your data in an accessible manner. All of the tools listed below are free and chances are you’ve used one or two of the tools mentioned before. Via Lauren Moss
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Given at the Society of News Design conference in Cleveland, 2012
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A collection of resoureces and links to free infographic design vector elements, including various graphics, charts, labels, pictograms, symbols, maps and more- for use in designing infographics and data visualizations. Simply open the files in a vector based program and edit... Via Lauren Moss
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Tweet Tweet Any time you hear someone mention infographics you’ll usually hear the word viral in the same sentence. The idea is that great infographics just go viral.
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Wnat your infographic to go viral? Here's some tips.
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Graphs are a visual treat, as they can present complex information in a quick and easy manner. Mostly graphs are used to reveal a trend, compare statistics or
Beth Kanter's curator insight,
December 30, 2012 4:07 PM
Handy cheat sheet for picking the right chart and graph. Text description and infographic. 
Stephen Dale's curator insight,
December 31, 2012 4:21 AM
A useful overview of different types of graphs and where they might be used.
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Vera Solutions is a social enterprise aimed at improving the monitoring-and-evaluation (M&E) systems of organizations working in health, education, development, and human rights. We work with both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, both implementers and funders, building their capacity to collect, analyze, and disseminate program data. We believe in the power of data to transform the quality of programs being delivered. The founder was named
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2012 might be the year which we reached 'peak infographic'. You can’t have an issue or a piece of data without putting it into a picture so it’s easier for people to understand. While this has mostly resulted in a glut of ugly graphics that don’t actually do anything with data (and you’ll see some of these below), it’s still an incredibly simple way to get information to you fast. And this year, some of our most compelling content has appeared in the format. These are some of our favorites. Via Lauren Moss
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December 21, 2012 5:40 PM
A curated infographic gallery from FastCompany... |
