12th
January
2007
2007: The year for better data visualisation?
“There is a new term ‘Information aesthetics’ that is starting to be seen with more frequency across the web. What is ‘information aesthetics’? Well for a head start, pop over to Information Aesthetics and take a quick look at some of the recent blog postings. It’s essentially the science (or the art) of visually representing data by understanding the emotional values and responses of the individual. ‘Data beautification’ if you will. Its obvious that beautiful things are more enjoyable to look at, and better to learn from.”