The art of data visualization
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FlowingData
It exists as masterful art pieces and amazingly useful analysis tools. In both cases though it brings data -- which is oftentimes cryptic -- to the masses and shows that data is more than a bucket of numbers. by Aug 22
37 Data-ish Blogs
You might not know it, but there are actually a ton of data and visualization blogs out there. I'm a bit of a feed addict subscribing to just about anything with a chart or a mention of statistics on it (and naturally have to do some feed-cleaning every now and then). In a follow up to my short list last year, here are the data-ish blogs, some old and some new, that continue to post interesting stuff.
Max Kiesler – Designer
A explorer... pleins de belles choses on dirait :) by Aug 13
information aesthetics
I am amazed by it too. Looking for some inspiration and ideas of how I could visualise our project. by Feb 1
Visualizing Music
This is great. Gave me a good laugh, not to demean the hard work and artmanship of the picture. I dig that too. Very nice. by Jan 5
Edward Tufte
Topics covered in this one-day course include: How to make effective, credible presentations. Fundamental strategies of analytical design. Evaluating evidence used in presentations."A landmark book, a wonderful book." FREDERICK MOSTELLER "A tour de force." JOHN W. TUKEY "The century's best book on statistical graphics."
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Visual Explanations: Quantities, Evidence
"The Leonardo da Vinci of data." NEW YORK TIMES "There's a book that you simply must see.
"Remarkable range of examples for the idea of visual thinking with beautifully printed pages. A real treat for all who reason and learn by means of images." RUDOLF ARNHEIM "A magnificent sequel to Tufte's classic The Visual Display of Quantitative Information."
Envisioning Information
Junk Charts
sorry. i thought this was search box. so that was why i typed in junk. by Oct 20
The future of User Interfaces
Information Art