In Data Sketches, Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu document the deeply
creative process behind 24 unique data visualization projects, and they
combine this with powerful technical insights which reveal the mindset
behind coding creatively. Exploring 12 different themes - from the
Olympics to Presidents & Royals and from Movies to Myths & Legends -
each pair of visualizations explores different technologies and forms,
blurring the boundary between visualization as an exploratory tool and
an artform in its own right. This beautiful book provides an intimate,
behind-the-scenes account of all 24 projects and shares the authors'
personal notes and drafts every step of the way.
The book features:
- Detailed information on data gathering, sketching, and coding data
visualizations for the web, with screenshots of works-in-progress and
reproductions from the authors' notebooks
- Never-before-published technical write-ups, with beginner-friendly
explanations of core data visualization concepts
- Practical lessons based on the data and design challenges overcome
during each project
- Full-color pages, showcasing all 24 final data visualizations
This book is perfect for anyone interested or working in data
visualization and information design, and especially those who want to
take their work to the next level and are inspired by unique and
compelling data-driven storytelling.