What is a Line? - Complex Infographics

NY Times - India & Pakistan. Available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blprnt/3362941433/in/photostream/

"This graph charts the frequency of articles mentioning India and Pakistan in the NYT between 1981 and 2009. It also indicates weighting of stories - the darkest line shows front page stories while the lighter lines indicate stories buried deeper in the paper."

The limited colour scheme focuses your attention moreso on the data itself. Although it seems complex at first glance, the only text displayed are the years and the data is represented through different weighting and heights of the lines. As you can see, 2001-02 consisted of the most articles relating to Pakistan due to the increase in height whereas 1985 was most prominent for articles mentioning India.

NY Times - Russian Presidents. Available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blprnt/3363757710/in/photostream/

"This graph charts the frequency of articles mentioning Russian Presidents in the NYT between 1990 and 2009. It also indicates weighting of stories - the darkest line shows front page stories while the lighter lines indicate stories buried deeper in the paper."

Available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaellevi/3349638282/

Countries vs. Continents vs. GDP vs. Population

Adaptation infographic. Available at: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Adaptation-Inadaptado/194191

An infographic based on the film 'Adaptation', trying to define the characters actions, actions and the flashbacks/flashforwards in the film.

What is a Line? - Six Degrees

"This installation consisting of two spinning wheels was on one wall of the work area. It was intended to provide inspiration to us advertising professionals when we had hit creative roadblocks by throwing different two-word combinations our way. Each word was 6 degrees from the next - the distance between inspiration and a wow-I-wish-I'd-thought-of-that idea!"

How colour affects purchases

Interesting infographic:
(Click to enlarge)

Visual Language - Anamorphic Illusions

I posted examples of anamorphic illusions recently therefore I will re-post some of these as we created anamorphic text in today's visual language session. They are images that can only be truly appreciated from a certain vantage point. 

http://www.typographyserved.com/Gallery/Anamorphic_Helvetica/330746

http://designtaxi.com/news/32655/Anamorphic-Typography-Plays-with-Architecture/

Sequence examples

We were asked to collect 5 examples of sequences as part of the visual language module. These can range from animation stills to making toast in the morning.

1) Eagle in flight

Amazing sequence photography.

Shows motion of flight through still images merged together.

2) Dot - World's smallest stop motion animation

I recently posted this video but found it fascinating.

Stop motion is a great example of sequencial imagery as each frame is made up of one photograph.

'Dot' is only 9mm tall and is in a set consisting of nuts, bolts, pins and fabrics etc.
Huge amount of detail and careful planning.

3) OK Go - This too shall pass (Music video)

Similar to the famous Honda car advert.

This video begins with the 'domino' effect resulting in subsequent phases and sequences and so on until the song finishes.

The complexity increases as the video goes on with the scale being increased dramatically, from a single domino to a car moving and a piano falling.

Very creative and must have took a long time to plan.

4) Aeroplane safety instructions

A safety card similar to this will be found on all airlines in case of an emergency.

Anyone irrespective of their nationailty are able to understand the process in how they should react by simply looking at the sequence of images.

5) Ikea instructions
Ikea are notorious for including illustrated instructions with their 'do-it-yourself' furniture/items.
The images are detailed, yet informative but require no text.
Monochrome colour on cheap stock reduces cost.
Images are numbered and are easy to follow.