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Analysis and Anarchy

Chartography • 157 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Information Design Visual metaphors Charts Maps

Charts can be a great source of inspiration for information graphic designers
A structured approach like the XRAY method can help analyze why certain charts work well
Combining aesthetics and analytics is key to creating effective data graphics

A Double-Shot of Inspiration

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Visual metaphors Information Design Charts Maps

Dogpatch, San Francisco is hosting data-graphic office hours at Wooly Pig, showcasing inspiring data visuals
RJ Andrews will be discussing 'glorious data graphics' in an upcoming event with Rob Saunders at the Letterform Archive, both in-person and virtual
RJ Andrews is offering a workshop on Principles of Data Graphics at Cooper Union, focusing on dissecting elements of effective visual design

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

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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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.

Inspector Explorer

Chartography • 78 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Information graphics Visual metaphors Charts

Data graphics allow humans to see and understand complex information in ways otherwise impossible.
Charts signal value and stimulate insights without requiring conscious effort from the audience.
Exploring data through visualization helps uncover meaningful relationships and patterns.