Our own Tiago Veloso is the subject of VisualisingData’s second “Visualization Insights” article, discussing his own interest in infographics and data visualization without any formal training or background in the subject. It’s a great view of the field from someone without the usual design or scientific background that traditionally has dominated the field.
No doubt that there are big differences, both in design style and in the use of data-visualization, as far as an “amateur” can appreciate. Even someone who’s not a designer can see that the cultural and social environment plays a tremendous role on the way information is designed and displayed. I think South American designers, especially in Brazil, have a much more “freestyle” approach, innovating with a mix of vibrant colors and detailed illustrations, without polluting or hiding the information.
And I also believe that it has a lot to do with the editorial vision of the magazines and newspapers. Here, it just feels like the text and the infographic are one, as opposed to a “little picture to illustrate the news”.
And what do you know, VizWorld even has a mention toward the bottom 🙂
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