INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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Design for Information offers an integrative approach to learning basic methods and graphical principles for the visual presentation of information. The book surveys current visualizations that are analyzed for their content (information) as well as for their methods of presentation and design strategies (design). The objective is to provide readers with critical and analytical tools that can benefit the design process of visualizing data.

Chapters are organized around a main visualization that, working as a sounding board, provides the context for scrutinizing information design principles. The selection criteria considered ...

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