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Tools for creating infographics

September 24, 2015 · by lupi · in opinion

I often get asked what tools to use for creating infographics. Online tools claiming to do this do exist. However in reality they are best for creating just charts and maps, not infographics. And by and large they do this…

Lessons from visual journalism

Lessons from visual journalism

July 1, 2014 · by lupi · in event, example, opinion

"Telling the story with the picture you create." via @lulupinney #visualDEN pic.twitter.com/rUFoaedUJN — James Lethem (@Sycren) June 5, 2014 Many people in industries beyond journalism are having to communicate visually in their work, or to put it another way tell…

Core values

Core values

March 13, 2014 · by lupi · in example, opinion

In a world of colourful, interactive, big data it can be easy to forget that straightforward infographics still have their part to play, adding breadth and depth to news stories as the BBC correctly describe it. Here are two good…

Explained.

Explained.

November 3, 2013 · by lupi · in example

If you want a current example of the value of infographics look at this. Based on structured content, simple visuals and intelligent interaction it delivers its explanation effectively. It goes back to (my) first principles: Done well, infographic design clarifies,…

The best bits of 2012

The best bits of 2012

January 1, 2013 · by lupi · in example, opinion

As 2013 starts I thought I’d pull together some of the best things that I’ve said, seen, heard and learnt in 2012. Starting with a definition of infographics I still stand by my first tweet back in March that stemmed…

Tower graphics

Tower graphics

March 17, 2012 · by lupi · in example, opinion

I get at least two enquiries a month to create these* so it’s time to put down my thoughts about them. In a nutshell remember tower graphics are a piece of journalism as much as they are a piece of…

Visual chapters

Visual chapters

November 24, 2011 · by lupi · in example

Look at the six thumbnail sketches down the left hand side: I really like the use of visuals here to draw attention to where the stories are. They serve to guide the reader through an otherwise complicated and confusing landscape.

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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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