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d*d · 11-07-2008, 05:06

Tables, graphs, ways of presenting data and so on, could do with some handy online resources examples if anyone knows any - tapping "information design" into google returns woefully inadequate results

luxbrand · 11-07-2008, 05:11

Charts And Graphs: Modern Solutions | Developer's Toolbox | Smashing Magazine

d*d · 11-07-2008, 05:18

nice, cheers

Coops · 11-07-2008, 05:23

They're all horrible.

Do Gooder · 11-07-2008, 05:26

was going to say that.

all look like auto generated exel stuff.

Do Gooder · 11-07-2008, 05:34

perhaps try searching for 'information graphics' might turn better results?

JonoMarshall · 11-07-2008, 05:39

Go bespoke if the client fits, just think of it as a complicated mini layout that needs simplifying.

Or catalog Tree has loads of examples of info graphics:
catalogtree 4.0

Do Gooder · 11-07-2008, 05:42

those last two samples are lovely jono

JonoMarshall · 11-07-2008, 05:47

I aim to please...

luxbrand · 11-07-2008, 05:52

Some of those pieces make the reader work too hard to decipher the data. Great design wank though

JonoMarshall · 11-07-2008, 05:57

Most info graphics will be glanced over anyway as the reader has no hook into the data.

Deciphering data .vs. uninspired data, depends on whether your audience actually needs to read the info or whether you're trying to get them to read it.

d*d · 11-07-2008, 05:59

Really nice looking examples, this needs to be practical as a comparison tool for a user - something looking as nice as Jonos with the usability of luxbrands is where i'm aiming

Mitch · 11-07-2008, 06:03

Jono, you are a gold mine of info as of late.

5 points.

JonoMarshall · 11-07-2008, 06:06

Tah Mitch, I have a slow day... Sony are pondering some awesome work that me and a guy downstairs produced earlier in the week and I can't be bothered to start on a translated copy import as I have a while to do it... shall be leaving early today me thinks (manager's well chuffed).

sub · 11-07-2008, 06:25

Here's a couple of simple/easy to follow data charts I made for a client recently. They are basic pie charts based on browser/platform usage which I think are clear and look fairly modern.

Less is more and all that ...

d*d · 11-07-2008, 06:41

those look excellent sub, I'm dealing with tabular data as opposed to graphical data - it's more about the layout of the information

luxbrand · 18-08-2008, 07:15

Put in an order at work for this upcoming title. Then I remembered this thread.

Gestalten - Books Detail: Data Flow

Do Gooder · 18-08-2008, 07:20

i'll buy that!

cam · 18-08-2008, 07:23

some nice stuff in this thread

Scott · 18-08-2008, 07:53

A mate of mine does the whole information graphics malarkey. I'll post some up here when i get time.

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d*d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,155	Information design Tables, graphs, ways of presenting data and so on, could do with some handy online resources examples if anyone knows any - tapping "information design" into google returns woefully inadequate results

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JonoMarshall Day-Glo Jazz Monkey Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shoreditch, London Posts: 1,132	Go bespoke if the client fits, just think of it as a complicated mini layout that needs simplifying. Or catalog Tree has loads of examples of info graphics: catalogtree 4.0 __________________ Jon Marshall - Graphic Design

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d*d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,155	nice, cheers

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Coops Pops. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,252	They're all horrible.

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,936	those last two samples are lovely jono __________________ anti social marketing

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JonoMarshall Day-Glo Jazz Monkey Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shoreditch, London Posts: 1,132	I aim to please... __________________ Jon Marshall - Graphic Design

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JonoMarshall Day-Glo Jazz Monkey Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shoreditch, London Posts: 1,132	Most info graphics will be glanced over anyway as the reader has no hook into the data. Deciphering data .vs. uninspired data, depends on whether your audience actually needs to read the info or whether you're trying to get them to read it. __________________ Jon Marshall - Graphic Design

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d*d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,155	Really nice looking examples, this needs to be practical as a comparison tool for a user - something looking as nice as Jonos with the usability of luxbrands is where i'm aiming

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Mitch Chavtastic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,423	Jono, you are a gold mine of info as of late. 5 points.

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JonoMarshall Day-Glo Jazz Monkey Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shoreditch, London Posts: 1,132	Tah Mitch, I have a slow day... Sony are pondering some awesome work that me and a guy downstairs produced earlier in the week and I can't be bothered to start on a translated copy import as I have a while to do it... shall be leaving early today me thinks (manager's well chuffed). __________________ Jon Marshall - Graphic Design

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sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 3,894	Here's a couple of simple/easy to follow data charts I made for a client recently. They are basic pie charts based on browser/platform usage which I think are clear and look fairly modern. Less is more and all that ... __________________ Freelance Brighton \| Design Agency Brighton \| Twitter \| Linkedin \| Plurk Follow DT updates on Twitter: http://twitter.com/designerstalk

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d*d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,155	those look excellent sub, I'm dealing with tabular data as opposed to graphical data - it's more about the layout of the information

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luxbrand Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 593	Put in an order at work for this upcoming title. Then I remembered this thread. Gestalten - Books Detail: Data Flow __________________ httpcolonforwardslashforwardslashwwwdotbranddotluforwardslash

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,936	i'll buy that! __________________ anti social marketing

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Scott sanddancer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Shields Posts: 2,881	A mate of mine does the whole information graphics malarkey. I'll post some up here when i get time. __________________ flick me

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