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Getting the basics right

Getting the basics right

May 31, 2014 · by lupi · in example, opinion

I’m surprised to discover it’s eight years now that I’ve been running workshops about drawing charts (amongst other things +). The reason this was brought to mind today was JP Koning‘s graphic doing the rounds on Twitter (for the second,…

Before you hit the 'chart' button…

Before you hit the ‘chart’ button…

March 6, 2013 · by lupi · in example, opinion

By and large most charts originate from a set of absolute figures, that is to say the actual numbers of people, or $ of GDP, or barrels of oil. However I’m suggesting you should pause before you hit the ‘chart’…

What are you trying to say?

What are you trying to say?

August 22, 2012 · by lupi · in example, opinion

Infographics improve tenfold – or just remain as charts – once people get the hang of the idea that it’s better to commission a graphic when you have a story in mind, something specific you want to say, as opposed…

Magic in graphs

Magic in graphs

February 23, 2012 · by lupi · in example, opinion

There’s a lot of blog-debate over what’s good and what’s not in the fields of data visualisation, data journalism, storytelling, infographics at the moment. Given it’s a growing field this isn’t hugely surprising, the old hands having their experienced feathers…

Numbers narrative

Numbers narrative

March 1, 2011 · by lupi · in example

Whether or not you agree with their methodology I think the Economist’s Shoe-throwers’ index is a good example of using video to tell a numbers-based story. With a tight script, well timed animations and clear explanations of what they’ve done…

Does anyone actually read charts?

July 19, 2010 · by lupi · in opinion

In preparation for a workshop I was hunting for examples of charts from all sorts of media. And it astounded me how quickly I found examples to illustrate all the pitfalls I wanted to cover. Seriously, I sometimes wonder how…

Intelligent internet design

Intelligent internet design

April 6, 2009 · by lupi · in example

This is another graphic from the New York Times that plays to the strengths of the internet, that is to say takes advantage of interaction to present a large data set in a small space. And by considering the editorial…

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I am Lulu Pinney. This is my blog. Hello! contact at lulupinney dot co dot uk
The majority of work featured on this blog isn't mine. They are examples of infographic design and visual journalism drawn from all over that I consider to be good*. With more and more visual infostuff out there I’m interested in curating a collection of good* work. And in this way I can further explore my definition of what good* is. That is why I blog.

*Good infographic design is…

…clear, relevant, engaging, useful, original, elegant

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