Paul Armstrong has created quite an interesting project and blog called web without words.
Reconstructing well known websites, he presents an entirely fresh and innovative look into graphic design and grid systems.
I consider myself lucky because rush hour traffic is not something I’ve had to contend with for quite some time. Even taking the buses can tack on minutes and create uncomfortable social experiments so i opt for the freedom of the bike. But take a look at this infographic and see where you fall. Surprisingly, Seattle seems to be leading the pack in terms of less time spent in the car during rush hour traffic. I knew I picked the right city to live in. Although, it is important to note that the cities listed on the graphic are listed in decreasing order by population.
Image: Martha Kang McGill. All data is from the Texas Transportation Institute’s 2009 Urban Mobility Report
SXSW is in full swing and it’s not just about music and film anymore. More people are connected than ever before and the brightest minds of emerging technology are gathering this week to showcase new start-ups aimed at improving social media with new location based services. Here’s a quick preview!
Image: SXSW
As you know, I can’t pass up a good infographic and not share with all of you. Our kind friends at the World Health Organization have put together this great infographic illustrating road traffic accidents as the modern killer.
Image: NGHealthCareEurope
Social media is here to stay and businesses are looking at how their social media investments directly influence their annual revenues. But with so many options on the playing field, how can you be sure you’ve got the right players? CMO.com and 97th floor, a social media firm, take their picks and share their strategy with you with this helpful little diagram.
Last October I began sponsoring a child in Valparaíso, Chile through Children International and what a rewarding experience it has been. I recently discovered Lift One, their BETA online donor community, and am quite impressed with its design and features. This community allows donors to trade stories, post pictures and videos, and join conversations. This beautifully designed website is a perfect example of what good design can do for social activism. Lastly, if you can spare an extra $22 a month, you too can sponsor a child. Please visit the link below for more information.
Edward Tufte, Visualization data expert, has been Presidentially appointed to The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board in an effort to promote accountability and transparency. Let’s just hope the Board’s facts and figures are as beautiful and as straightforward as Tufte’s graphic interpretations. And what does Tufte think?
I’m doing this because I like accountability and transparency, and I believe in public service. And it is the complete opposite of everything else I do. Maybe I’ll learn something. The practical consequence is that I will probably go to Washington several days each month, in addition to whatever homework and phone meetings are necessary.
Good Luck Mr. Tufte! Let the data mining games begin.
Who is the hero of the world? Radiotjänst, owned by Sveriges Television (SVT), Sveriges Radio (SR) and Sveriges Utbildningsradio (UR, educational broadcasting), would like you to think you are. And what a beautiful viral application it is.
JESS3 / The State of The Internet from JESS3 on Vimeo.
Get ready for some staggering numbers here. This clever presentation beautifully illustrates the State of the Internet. But I have to ask one question…Ashton Kutcher, really?
Nicely done. Definitely an improvement on my mouse alternative, the Wacom tablet.
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