Info-graphic design: visual storytelling with information and data

Abstract

"Infographics and data visualization are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly, easily and clearly to the masses. This title will explore the basic knowledge of infographics and data visualization by explicating its history and the major types used. Fifteen well-selected masters and talents on data visualization will share their work in the book and tell us more about how they meet and handle information and data. It will serve as a great book for information designers and common readers who like visualizing information and analyzing data."--Vendor website.

Contents

Preface / Nigel Holmes -- Chapter 1. Article : Making sense of the world : how infographics shape understanding / by Keith Tam -- Chapter 2. Case study : Editorial infographics at South China Morning Post / by Keith Tam -- Chapter 3. Interviews / Nigel Holmes, John Grimwade, Fernando G. Baptista, Jaime Serra, Lu Jingren -- Chapter 4. Features / Antonio Farach, Raúl Camañas, Valerio Pellegrini, Manuel Bortoletti, Michela Lazzaroni, Jang Sunghwan, Federica Fragapane, Misha Simakov, Sara Piccolomini, Manuel Cabrera Patiño, Takashi Tokuma, Peter Grundy, Matteo Riva.