information-design.md

Information Design

The skill and practice of preparing information so people can use it efficiently and effectively.

Beginning Information Design

• Read Information Dashboard Design
• Read Envisioning Information
• Read The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
• Read A Practical Guide to Designing with Data

You should be able to

• Cleanly and clearly communicate information.
• Identify chart junk, when to use it, and when not to use it.
• Understand the basic chart/graph options (including bar (vertical/horizontal), line, pie, spark lines) and appropriate use cases for each.