In the audio below, the cultural critic comments on information design, why the Roe v. Wade is trending again and how Covid is being used as an excuse to destroy the self employed. Also stay tuned on Tuesday for our discussion with Ken Avidor.
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Edward Tufte is considered, by some, as the godfather of information design: https://everybodyknows.com.au/the-godfather-of-data-visualisation-9c74e8aa539c
This book is referenced in the audio: Envisioning Information
Here is an example of the mind of Edward Tufte. This remarkable piece is titled “The History of Rock n Roll” http://media.oregonlive.com/steve-duin-impact/photo/rockjpg-18389ab4584f1ce2.jpg
Mentioned in the audio is Mark Lombardi, a contemporary of Edward Tufte in some respects: https://socks-studio.com/2012/08/22/mark-lombardi/
An example of sketched out “wireframes” (this term was mentioned in the audio below): https://sarahevansdesign.co.uk/blog/wireframing-with-pen-and-paper-or-on-screen
Mentioned also is Chris Ware. Take a look at his clean lines, and linear views, often represented in information design: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/21/books/review/building-stories-by-chris-ware.html , https://www.barclayagency.com/speakers/chris-ware, https://www.salon.com/2014/03/08/cartoonist_chris_ware_on_outsider_art_reading_aloud_and_the_common_core/
Mentioned in the audio is that Chris Ware is from Chicago. He was actually born in Nebraska, but one of his most famous pieces is inspired by the city of Chicago: https://www.saic.edu/magazine/spring21/drawing-inspiration-how-chris-ware-sees-chicago-i
Although not mentioned in the audio, this is an author we recommend. If you ever want to get inside the way JP draws out his ideas, Austin Kleon represents this as well as anyone: https://austinkleon.com/2007/07/08/envisioning-information/ (and yes, we also own the book “Steal Like an Artist”)
Hyped up language around the alleged leak in reference to the Roe v. Wade landmark ruling: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/could-the-leaked-supreme-court-draft-opinion-on-roe-v-wade-change-the-final-ruling-139262021789
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