The what and the why of infographics

Find a ‘geographic infographic’ that you think is interesting using a Google Image Search or similar.
- Share and then discuss what an infographic actually is.

[23 November 2012]

What do you think 'information overload' is?
Why is context important when looking at 'big' numbers?
'Data is the new oil' - What? Why?
'Data is the new soil' - What? Why?
What is 'information design'?
Why is it important to look at some data sets as a ratio? So for example - military spending as a % of GDP.
Outline one current 'information problem' that you think we are currently suffering from?
How does 'let the dataset change your mindset' link with ‘geographic infographics’?

an infographic is a form of visual communication meant to capture attention and enhance comprehension.

Flash the infographic onto the screen for 10 seconds → What does this infographic show?
Put the infographic onto the screen for 30 seconds → State one fact or figure related to the topic of the infographic.
Put the infographic onto the screen for 60 seconds → List two elements of the infographic that are confusing.
Repeat the process for the next infographic.