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Data-Ink Ratio - InfoVis:Wiki

http://www.infovis-wiki.net/index.php/Data-Ink_Ratio The Data-Ink ratio is a concept introduced by Edward Tufte, the expert whose work has contributed significantly to designing effective data presentations. In his 1983 book, The Visual Display of Quantitative A large share of ink on a graphic should present data-information, the ink changing as the data change.
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The Work of Edward Tufte and Graphics Press

ET Modern, a museum/gallery of Edward Tufte's sculptures and prints, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm, 547 West 20th Street, corner of West 20th Street and 11th Avenue, in New York's Chelsea art district, 212 206-0300. ET gives artist tours on some Saturdays (check with the gallery manager). Edward Tufte's one-day course, "Presenting Data and Information," will be offered at ET Modern on Sunday April 29; Monday April 30; and Tuesday May 1. See below for course information, availability, registration. BBC News video, Data scientist carves out life as sculptor. Interview, Advertising Age.