Category Archives: information graphics

Visually Explaining the U.S. Credit Crisis

XPLANE has done a wonderful visual presentation covering how the recent financial meltdown came to be.

The use of simple graphics helps to understand the timeline of events leading to the meltdown. I like the way the video uses sound effects and simple animation over static graphics to liven up the presentation. I should also confess [...]

Using Information Graphics to Get Your Idea Across

Over the years I have paid attention to the way books, newspapers, and magazines use graphics to help readers easily understand the material or story. Their use of annotated maps, timelines, diagrams, and charts make it easier to follow what is happening. Finding the right combination of graphics and text to place in [...]

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