Golden Section Graphics: Information Graphics Show and Tell

Our world is fascinating, diverse, and complex.
Because they illustrate correlations
in vivid yet succinct ways, visual storytelling,
infographics, and data visualization can
help create clarity in an age characterized by
information overload and big data. Whether
static, moving, or interactive, infographics
are simultaneously fun and telling. They
can offer insightful perspectives on almost
any subject imaginable.
Golden Section Graphics is the first monograph
to collect outstanding work by
the agency of the same name founded
by German infographics specialist Jan
Schwochow. Presenting information graphics
on a variety of topics including history,
geography, art, lifestyle, economics, politics,
and society, the book gives interested
readers the opportunity to immerse themselves
in consolidated knowledge that is
both valuable and entertaining.
In addition, the stylistic spectrum featured
in Golden Section Graphics offers graphic
designers a wealth of inspiration. By showing
the many ways in which excellent illustrative
data visualizations can succeed, the
book provides guidance and orientation
for a professional audience. It also takes a
behind-the-scenes look at Golden Section
Graphics' organization, process, and methods,
as well as the steps involved in creating
effective work --from idea generation
and research to concept development and
implementation. Graphics that were published
in various media are shown in their
editorial context; those that are especially
unusual, labor-intensive, surprising, or
popular are analyzed in detail. The book
is rounded out by favorite sketches and
approaches that were either thrown out
internally or rejected by clients.
Jan Schwochow, founder and managing
director of Golden Section Graphics,
sees himself as an editor and storyteller.
By selecting, condensing, and accentuating
information, his graphics reveal the
true, often surprising story angles that can
be found in a flood of data. Golden Section
Graphics not only documents what is stateof-
the-art in information graphics today,
but also suggests almost endless possibilities
for the future. Each of the featured
examples offers a new and enriching way
of looking at the world.