statistical storytelling with infographics
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Pascal Ramaekers, Statistics Netherlands
Statistical Storytelling with Infographics
Aguascalientes, Mexico December 4th, 2013
New challenges for statistical agencies
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More possibilities
More competition
More expectations
More possibilities
More complexity
Information overload
Res-ponse!
Responses by statistical agencies
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Coherence Essence
Understan-
dability
Attractive-ness
Infographics
Social Media
Apps, etc.
New expectations.... ...ask for new statistical output...
...also because around 90% of the information to the brain is visual!
Infographics
– Many definitions
– In this presentation: “static” infographics for publication
– Four core elements >>>
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Example: Dutch exports to the EU, publication Statistics Netherlands
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To consider, when planning to tell a statistical story with infographics...
1. Reliable data and a well-chosen story are most essential, but
don’t underestimate the importance of attractive design!
2. Answer one (in society relevant) core question
3. Tell all sides of the story, but don’t make it too long!
4. Make it personal, use metaphors
5. Accept it’s a time-consuming process as it is very difficult to
make complex data very accessible!
6. Accept the trade-off between perfection and accessibility
7. Do it, it’s definitely worthwhile!
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