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Diagram-o-poly

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Graphics Maps Charts

Diagrams are an under-theorized art form compared to charts and maps.
Diagrams can manipulate space and time, creating new perspectives and insights.
Diagrams excel at illustrating the impossible and conveying complex information visually.

Crazy-good data graphics

Chartography • 137 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Information graphics Visual metaphors Charts

First takeaway: Announcement of a Black Friday event exclusively for subscribers with big discounts on books and prints.
Second takeaway: Showcasing vintage advertisement data graphics from the 1930s found in TIME magazine vault, featuring various creative statistical charts.
Third takeaway: Exploring a variety of unique and artistic information graphics used in historical ads, demonstrating different chart styles and storytelling techniques.

TIME capsule vol. 2: maps

Chartography • 98 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Information graphics Visual metaphors

Explored advertising maps and globes from the years leading to WW2
Notable creative cartographic lessons included scale, masking, and perspective
Newsletter continues to spotlight ads with charts, diagrams, and information graphics from TIME articles

Archival-Palooza: The TIME Capsule

Chartography • 157 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Design Charts Data storytelling Information graphics

Charts in Time Magazine's first decade were primarily found in advertisements
Advertisements in the 1920s and 1930s often used charts to convey optimism and opportunity
The advertisements featured handcrafted, elaborate charts that were visually engaging

Up and Away

Chartography • 216 implied HN points • 03 May 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Visual metaphors Information graphics

Ascent diagrams tracked hot air balloon voyages by plotting altitude and travel-over-land, showcasing a daring spirit of exploration.
Tissandier's diagrams of high-altitude balloon flights highlight the observation of various phenomena, infusing data with art and adventure.
The ascent diagrams of the 1860s and 1870s not only captured balloon journeys but also exemplified the audacious spirit of exploration and innovation.

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Bellerby's World

Chartography • 78 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Information graphics Book review

Peter Bellerby's new book 'The Globemakers' offers insights into the world of creating handmade globes
Bellerby's journey in creating his globes showcases dedication, perseverance, and a blend of elegance and rebellion
The book highlights the artistry, science, and beauty of handmade globes in the age of digital technology

Typewriter Chartography

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Visual metaphors Information graphics Maps

Cartoonist Nathan Pyle anthropomorphizes U.S. states with a creative twist
A sci-fi short story explores a snapshot of a human brain from the future
Data storyteller RJ Andrews debuts 'California,' a hand-typed map, blending art and data

Honest Peacocks

Chartography • 157 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Information graphics Charts Visual metaphors

Creating extravagant charts helps convey the importance of a story.
Charts can convey information without needing to be read.
Extravagant data graphics are a powerful tool to inform audiences that their attention will not be wasted.

Sketchy Science

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23

🔬 Science Data storytelling Data Visualization Data insights

Visual tools like graphics have been crucial in history of science, aiding in discoveries like DNA's double helix.
Insightful graphics don't just show information, they force us to engage and notice unexpected details.
Graphics help make comparisons and reveal insights that text alone cannot convey effectively.

Bayer's World

Chartography • 58 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Information Design Data storytelling Graphic design Book Publishing

Benjamin Benus's new book about Herbert Bayer's iconic work redefines past and future data graphics.
Herbert Bayer was a Bauhaus designer whose talents were appreciated in advertising, art, and architecture in America.
There is a growing collection of beautiful books about visionary information designers, such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Charles-Joseph Minard, and others.

Looming Context

Chartography • 78 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Context Information Design Charts Visualization

Understanding context frees us from narrow one-dimensional perspectives.
Insights are more engaging and trustworthy when accompanied by comparison and context.
Context in data graphics helps to create layers of engagement and meaning.