Infographics are a hot button for me. I prefer a chart, graph, word cloud—anything visual–to help me understand data, cause and effect, or complex networks. Like many people, I don’t process numbers well.
I came across Visual Complexity recently and I want to pass it along. The site belongs to Manuel Lima, an interaction designer, information architect and design researcher. He’s conducted extensive research on the visualization of complex networks, which culminated with his thesis: Blogviz: Mapping the dynamics of information diffusion in Blogspace.
Visual Complexity features infographics created by designers from all over the world. Many projects on display don’t work all that well, but take a look at the innovative techniques to present sometimes arcane info in meaningful ways.
While you’re at it, check out Wordle, a site where you can create your own word clouds.
Also read on TEE:
- Trillion is the new billion
- GOOD’s infographics puts the financial meltdown into perspective
- How to be inspired even though you’ve lost your mind
- Visualize your data in a few simple steps
- Big Idea: Turn your numbers into prose
