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Design for Information: An Introduction to the Histories, Theories, and Best Practices Behind Effective Information Visualizations Paperback – October 1, 2013

by Isabel Meirelles (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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The visualization process doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it is grounded in principles and methodologies of design, cognition, perception, and human-computer-interaction that are combined to one’s personal knowledge and creative experiences. Design for Information critically examines other design solutions —current and historic— helping you gain a larger understanding of how to solve specific problems. This book is designed to help you foster the development of a repertoire of existing methods and concepts to help you overcome design problems. Learn the ins and outs of data visualization with this informative book that provides you with a series of current visualization case studies. The visualizations discussed are analyzed for their design principles and methods, giving you valuable critical and analytical tools to further develop your design process. The case study format of this book is perfect for discussing  the histories, theories and best practices in the field through real-world, effective visualizations. The selection represents a fraction of effective visualizations that we encounter in this burgeoning field, allowing you the opportunity to extend your study to other solutions in your specific field(s) of practice. This book is also helpful to students in other disciplines who are involved with visualizing information, such as those in the digital humanities and most of the sciences.
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rockport Publishers
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.63 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1592538061
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1592538065
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"Meirelles (Northeaster Univ.) has made an important contribution to the field of information design. In the 1980s and 1990s Edward Tufte wrote Visual Display of Quantitative Information (CH, Nov'83), Envisioning Information (CH, Nov'90, 28-1398), and Visual Explanations (CH, Jul'97, 34-6236). Not since Tufte's work has a book on information design promised such an advance. The key here is the careful classification of information into six kinds of "structures." These are reflected by the six chapter titles: "Hierarchical Structures: Trees"; "Relational Structures: Networks"; "Temporal Structures: Timelines and Flows"; "Spatial Structures: Maps"; "Spatio-Temporal Structures"; and "Textual Structures." Very well illustrated and well written, this book will probably become the benchmark for teaching information design. With an appendix, detailed bibliography, and comprehensive index, this is a key resource in the field. It also makes a contribution to general graphic design theory, as its structural classification can be extended to all kinds of visual communication. Summing Up: Essential." - Choice

About the Author

Isabel Meirelles is Associate Professor in Graphic Design at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where she teaches Information Design. For the past 15 years, she has worked in communication design as art director in publication design, as well as in motion and interactive design. Her research revolves around the theoretical and experimental examination of the fundamentals underlying how information is structured, represented, and communicated in different media.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockport Publishers; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592538061
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592538065
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.63 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book indispensable for both students and professionals. They appreciate the wonderful visual examples of information design and visualization. Readers also praise the writing quality as well-written, clear, and easy to navigate.

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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014
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I bought this for inspiration for making visualizations. It is useful in this regard, but I thought editorial review was a bit over the top, which essentially makes a comparison to Tufte. While I don't think this book is on Tufte's level, it does have some of that feel and it's also Meirelles' first book to my knowledge. It's also very reasonably priced. I'll definitely look to Meirelles' future books for additional purchases.

Recap: perhaps a little oversold in the editorial review, but I think this is a great book to pick up to get inspiration.
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Leah Glennon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for anyone who is interested in information design.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
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This book is well organized and easy to navigate, much like the infographics that are shown as examples in the book. The combination of well-written advice on organizing information visually and the wide variety of gorgeous infographics that are shown is very helpful when deciding how to visualize data.
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Geoffrey A Rhodes
4.0 out of 5 stars really pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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hard to write a book like this. the list of examples, trolled from a host of antique, old, recent, and contemporary works is quite impressive. Along the way there are some very intelligent references to semiotics, theory, and concepts of what the heck is data visualization-- though it doesn't get in too deep. It if has a flavor, it is an emphasis on the graphical... there are frequent sidebar comments as to the nature of line drawing and such for visualizing information. Not groundbreaking, but well put together and conceived.
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Linda “K”
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Case Studies
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2013
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While many of the core design hints can be found elsewhere the case studies set this apart from most other information visualization guidebooks. Well written and organized this will be useful to both graphic design and programmer staff looking to find new and useful ways to present information.
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Minjie Shi
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
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A good intro into the concept of information design.
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Frank Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2013
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Wonderful visual examples of infomation design and visualization that explain very accessible, well-researched and well-written text. A great book for educators and students.
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sophocles
2.0 out of 5 stars Isabel, Why So Small?
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2015
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I'm surprised that in a book on information design much of the writing on the graphs is too small to read with the naked eye. That's a deal breaker for me. This book is going back.
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John Kane
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013
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Clear, thorough, beautifully designed. This book is indispensable for both the student and the professional. A delight from start to finish.
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marta f.
3.0 out of 5 stars Stampa pessima
Reviewed in Italy on February 19, 2021
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Il libro in sé è abbastanza interessante, ma sembra stampato in casa con una inkjet da 30 euro
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Jorge Rodriguez
1.0 out of 5 stars Mal impresión y calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on June 4, 2019
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Parece un libro pirata.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Meirelles covers foundations of Information Design beautifully. The examples are all engaging and not just ...
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2016
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Meirelles covers foundations of Information Design beautifully. The examples are all engaging and not just attractive for the sake of it.
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Rodrigo Medeiros
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Brazil on October 3, 2015
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Livro que surpreende pela quantidade de estudo de casos, de detalhes seja de design da informação seja de visualização em si. Muito completo, com vários relatos interessantes. Não sei como comecei a trabalhar e estudar visualização de dados sem ter lido ainda esse livro. Super recomendo! Além da Isabel ser uma grande profissional e ter muita experiência internacional. Orgulho danado!
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Anna Karina López Hernández
5.0 out of 5 stars I received it in perfect conditions
Reviewed in Spain on September 10, 2016
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I order this book and I highly recommend it for those who are interested in improving their scientific presentations. Also, I received it in perfect conditions.
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