Information Made Beautiful

by SendPoints (Editor)

At the age of information,infographic, as a condensed and integrated medium for data, emerged as the time requires.Inspired by this new formof visual language,Infographic Design compiles a collection of more than 140 outstanding designs from over 20 countries and explores how designers convey information effectively through text, numbers,symbols and graphics while keeping the visual aesthetics. Covering the fields of geography and environment, science and culture, social life, and commerce and economy,Infographic Design provides not only works for appreciation but also a source of inspiration.

Genres: Nonfiction, Design

284 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2015

About the author

SendPoints is a China-based publisher of design books and magazines. Representing traditional and cutting edge designs from around the world, their publications range across art and culture, graphic and product design, fashion, exhibition, interior design and architecture.

Reviews

[HITWM · Rating 2 out of 5]

Is okay. Like the semicircle cut-outs on the side = quickly flip to each main topic.

Memorable Infographics:
- crocheting while travelling on trips = where and how long was spent
- water use in industry vs. individual = how many bathtubs it takes for someone to eat some beef vs. “keep your showers short”
- average poop weight
- collage of mountain peaks
- fish are gone = hooks to spell words. Clear info hierarchy, minimal colors. Blueprint 3D style renderings of fishing techniques and aquaculture (fish farming).

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

I confess to not reading every page and every infographic. Nonetheless, it's amazing how many ways humans have found to display data. And amazing some of the subjects that data covers. If you're interested in graphic design, reporting, visual communication and data, then this book is a fun trip to take. Just watch out for the banana-shaped image! ;-)

[Jenne]

Beautiful, maybe. Informational not so much. Read Edward Tufte instead.