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The term has come to be used specifically for graphic design for displaying information effectively, rather than just attractively. It is closely related to the field of data visualisation.

Information Design is the practice of presenting information in a way which fosters efficient and effective understanding of it.”

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― Edward R. Tufte

Above all else show the data.” “

Historical Examples

Short film

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Richard Saul Wurman’s5 Principles of Organisation

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• Atlas • Parts of a System • Travel Guide

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lphabet • Dictionary • List of Names • Reference Lists

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ime• A Narrative • Chronological Order • Graphs

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ategory

• Classifications of things • Groups of similar items

L A T C Hierarchy

• Largest to Smallest • Heaviest to Lightest • Costliest to Cheapest

Contemporary Examples

Further reading…

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