The hottest Infographics Substack posts right now

The regular GUT operates weekly instead of daily, offering lessons, drawing prompts, and artist visits.
Hand-drawn infographics can make overwhelming information more manageable and human.
Creating infographics about chosen families involves visualizing webs of support and care rather than traditional family tree structures.

The U.S. government is depleting its bank account during a debt limit issue. This means they have less money available to spend.
There are flows and processes involved when the government runs out of money. Understanding these flows can help clarify the financial situation.
The information is presented in both dark and light mode, which makes it easier for different people to read and understand.

Many Spanish infographic designers have moved to other countries since the 1990s, especially the USA, to find better opportunities. They often notice much better salaries and working conditions compared to Spain.
Spanish designers are trained to be versatile, handling various tasks such as drawing, programming, and creating data visuals. This diverse skill set is attractive to employers abroad.
Even though they face challenges when leaving their home country, many Spanish designers maintain a positive attitude and good humor about their work, making them well-liked in their new environments.

Nathan Yau is known for making data visualization fun and approachable, both in his blog and his book, 'Visualize This'.
The second edition of 'Visualize This' offers updated examples and tools, making it more cohesive than the first edition.
Reading Yau's work feels like getting hands-on help from an experienced designer, which makes learning enjoyable.

Readers value infographics as much as articles; 90% of the time spent creating a Concoda article is on graphics
Infographics will now be sent as separate posts for immediate access and subscriber interaction
Light versions of infographics will be included for subscribers, and a merch store is in the works as well

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Antic is a fantastic sans serif font inspired by calligraphy.
Antic has small stroke contrast, one weight and style, and large open counters.
Antic is perfect for logos, branding, and marketing, and pairs well with serif typefaces like Bitter.

Infographics can convey powerful emotional messages more effectively than just numbers.
Design can communicate information without relying on visual elements.
The beauty of a design can serve as a test for the correctness of the solution.