Randy Krum

When it comes to #infographics, are we communicating #data or information? At what point can we say a visualization has done its job? Curious how others approach this.

YouTube video by storytelling with data Use data series order to highlight what matters #excel

A useful tip for #Excel users from #StorytellingWithData.

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We want to hear from you. If you’ve seen a chart or visual worth dissecting, drop it in the comments or share it below. Your #dataviz find could be featured in an upcoming episode.

YouTube video by Randy Krum Bourbon and Sunburst Charts

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It’s a new era for #CoolInfographics. My new video series explores the art and science of #datavisualization. From viral charts to visualization fails.

The 2025 State of the Industry Survey from @datavizsociety.bsky.social is open until January 30th 📈 Help out by completing the survey with your thoughts.

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What does "good" look like when visualizing survey data (Part I) - Data Revelations This is Part I of a series of videos where I share what I think are good ways to visualize different types of survey data questions.In this video we look at several ways to visualize a check-all-that-...

@datarevelations.com has a question for you: What does “good” look like when visualizing survey data?

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I'm so frustrated with Apple's dark patterns to trick people into upgrading iOS. 🤬 Tricked my 90+ year-old MIL into upgrading to iOS 26 on both her iPhone and iPad at the worst possible time! There's no obvious way to postpone the update to another day unless you figure out the trick.

Graphic design trends for 2025 Get the lowdown on the hottest graphic design trends predicted for 2025.

Taking a look back at #Adobe's graphic design trend predictions for 2025. Did they get it right? What are your predictions for 2026?

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Broken Chart: discover 9 visualization alternatives Researcher in climate science at MBG-CSIC

@drxeo.eu reminds us that chart choice should always be guided by the data type, the message, and the audience.

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Best Data Visualization Projects of 2025 Many data things were made this year. These are my favorites.

@flowingdata.com has compiled some compelling visualization projects from #2025. Take a look.

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Why Surprising Data Is Often Wrong: A Lesson in Twyman’s Law — storytelling with data When data looks too interesting to be true, it probably is. This post explores Twyman’s Law through a real-world example of misleading patterns, data errors, and the importance of asking the right que...

An interesting look detailing #TwymansLaw. This reminds us that the most exciting observations are often the ones most likely to be errors—either in the data, or in the way we're interpreting it.

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When Did "Rock" Become "Classic Rock"? A Statistical Analysis When—and why—did "rock" become "classic rock"?

A statistical analysis of when "Rock" became "Classic Rock". Interesting read from Stat Significant.

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Google's year in review: 8 areas with research breakthroughs in 2025 This year saw new AI models, transformative products and new breakthroughs in science and robotics.

A look back at some of the breakthroughs, products and scientific milestones that defined the work of #Google in 2025.

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@microsoft.com 365's Copilot is now advertising "infographics". Although I wouldn't call these #infographics, it does create text summaries fit for a presentation.

What are your thoughts? Can we really call these "infographics"?

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Google's new Nano Banana Pro can turn literally anything into a beautiful infographic Nano Banana Pro, like its predecessor, is middling when it comes to generating realistic AI photographs.

Maybe not everything - but it is getting better. Google's #NanoBananaPro is becoming increasingly popular for creating infographics. Have you used it yet?

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The Noun Project update: they now have a plugin to access icons directly from @figma.com. This will be useful for those of us who use #Figma on a daily basis.

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Apple traditionally doesn't release any products during December, so all of my Apple Release Pattern #infographics are complete and up-to-date for 2025. Are you looking forward to any #Apple product updates in 2026?
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The National Monuments Service has captured the history of Ireland's shoreline in one of Europe’s richest shipwreck databases — 3,554 documented wrecks, some dating back to the 1530s.This map transforms that legacy into a powerful visual story.

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Infographic depicting the GlobPOP dataset - a comprehensive 33-year global gridded population generated through cluster analysis and statistical learning.
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Fun infographic courtesy of Information is Beautiful. Data is based off of swipes from the dating app OkCupid.

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"Clarity is everything. Integrating legends directly into chart titles is a way to help your audience instantly understand what they’re seeing.
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@ebertini.bsky.social delves into how line charts can inadvertently suggest causal relationships where none exist 🔗 filwd.substack.com/p/the-illusi...

New Data Graphics Worth Checking Out — DataViz Weekly See how data turns into insight in this DataViz Weekly: Epstein emails, vaccination decline, clothing size differences, and election…

Some compelling real-world data graphics from DataViz Weekly featured in Medium. They always spotlight the most interesting projects.
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Bring Swift Charts to the third dimension - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Learn how to bring your 2D Swift Charts to the third dimension with Chart3D and visualize your data sets from completely new...

This past June Apple WWDC25 dropped a game-changing session on Chart3D, bringing Swift Charts into the 3rd dimension. If you're building dashboards or immersive data experiences, this is a must-watch.
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A human-centered approach to data visualization MIT Associate Professor Arvind Satyanarayan develops tools for data visualization that amplify creativity and promote human agency. His group’s work, which relies on collaboration and co-design, inclu...

MIT’s Arvind Satyanarayan is pushing for a human-centered approach, where visualizations amplify individual agency, support accessibility, and balance automation with meaning.
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A Visual Explanation of Gerrymandering — Cool Infographics The Washington Post recently published this simple but very effective visual explanation of Gerrymandering: How to steal an election: a visual guide Gerrymandering -- drawing political boundaries...

This is a good time to revisit this Visual Explanation of Gerrymandering from the Washington Post. Visual explanations build better understanding.
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A good reminder to pay attention to how your audience receives your visuals. Their response will show you what’s working and what needs to change.

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I appreciate that the AMA is starting to use infographics to communicate to both patients and doctors, but these designs have a long way to go before they will effective.
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A compelling visual to make the case for extending enhanced premium tax credits.

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