Learning Objective: Distinguish “data visualization” from “information design” in the context of a visual communication of data such as infographics, charts, maps.
- Watch me talk about the essentials of Information Design and Data Visualization. (16:13). If you’d rather not watch this video, feel free to review the PDF that includes the text-based script and/or read the About Visual Communication document. I am all about giving people choices!
- Read the Piktochart article titled A Comprehensive Guide to Information Design (With Examples). It covers the fundamentals of “good information design” as you are guiding others in discovering differences between information, data, and how to communicate both. This is also a good source for locating examples. (11:00).