As a researcher, I must be able to communicate complex ideas into simple concepts that the average person can comprehend easily and quickly. Most people don't have the time (nor the inclination) to ...

Every graphic is a new adventure. Some of our magazine articles involve abstract concepts that require lots of time and energy at the front-end, making decisions about what, exactly should be ...

While the rest of us spin our wheels waiting for that infrastructure cash to kick in so that we can have a smooth new bike path to ride on, Los Angeles-based designer Joseph Prichard has a much better ...

Chances are, you probably think your mind works pretty well. It might lead you astray now and then, but usually it helps you make good decisions and remember things reliably. At the very least, you’re ...

Geoff McGhee is a journalist and data visualizer at Stanford University’s Bill Lane Center for the American West. Data Points is a new series where we explore the world of data visualization, ...

The History of Information Graphics follows the course of infographics from the Middle Ages through to more recent design trends For centuries, infographics have served the various needs of designers, ...