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Information Aesthetics

Inspired by Lev Manovich’s definition of “information aesthetics”, this weblog explores the symbiotic relationship between creative design and the field of information visualization. More specifically, it collects projects that represent data or information in original or intriguing ways.

Cool Infographics

One of the top blogs about infographics, that highlights some of the best examples found in magazines, newspapers and on the Internet. It’s run by Randy Krum.

Visualising Data

Visualisingdata is a UK design studio and blog dedicated to covering contemporary issues relating to the data visualisation and infographics fields. It is a platform for sharing ideas, experiences, theories and comment. The purpose of the site is to share knowledge, expertise, skills, and valuable resources required to maximise the effectiveness of all forms of communicated information. It’s run by Andy Kirk.

Information is Beautiful

David McCandless “home-base”, filled with information about the designer and his works.

Infographic News

Infographics News is a blog about news infographics, both print and online. Chiqui Esteban posts examples, resources, curiosities and news about this world.

The Functional Art

The Functional Art, by Alberto Cairo, is an introduction to Information Graphics and Visualization, the communication of facts and data by means of charts, graphs, maps, and diagrams. The book will be published soon, and this is the official blog.

Flowing Data

FlowingData explores how designers, statisticians, and computer scientists are using data to understand ourselves better – mainly through data visualization.

Well Formed Data

Originally started as a blog accompanying Moritz Stefaner’s Master Thesis in Interface Design and thereafter continued to be a popular source of sporadic comments and project descriptions for readers interested in exploratory, interactive visualization with a design touch. Moritz Stefaner occasionally also blogs at infosthetics and has his portfolio up here.

VizWorld

VizWorld.com is an online magazine dedicated to covering everything new in the computer graphics, scientific visualization, and visual effects industries. Updated daily, it’s a blend of beauty and science, humor and fact, with everything you need to know to keep up to date.

I Love Charts

I Love Charts is a collection of the best charts, graphs and infographics the internet has to offer, from the informative to the absurd. With charts hand-picked from submissions, the blog is devoted to conversation and collaboration. Truly “by people who love charts, for people who love charts.”