Data Visualisation – Mapping the world around us

There are two types of people when it comes to understanding information, ( I am positive there are more but it always sounds so much better when you split any complex system into only two groups ) those who understand it through numbers  and stats and those who understand it through graphs and images.

I for one love the graphs and images. No, not the boring shite that Excel spits out, but the seemingly effortless creations that are classed under Data Visualisations. Recently Smashing Magazine published a list of their favorites. I thought I would highlight some of mine.

Ebb & Flow

Well formed Eigenfactor

We feel Fine

Another perfect representation that both converys the feeling of its subject as well as the data. They feel tangible and seem directly related to their data. Great name for the site aswell.

I spend a great deal of time working with Google Analytics and so often only get the chance to communicate analysis through numbers, about time I say – to start looking at ways of communicating to my clients just how beautiful there data can be!

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