Tools for creating infographics
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
"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
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.
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
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
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
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.