How to visualise information?

by Lauri

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First of all, sorry for the long interval in posting. We are now pretty much down to two people, so the posts keeping up the pace is tough. But worry not, we’re still here and here’s something that will hopefully make up for the long break.

 

I have a task at hand about how to visualise complex processes and interconnections between different items. Everybody knows how a simple mind map works, but what about when the chains get more complex so that the map will be difficult to use and understand?

 

For example, if you take any process from a modern organisation and try to visualise it by showing all different kinds of connections, you can understand that it will be huge. A large wall of posters and post-it-notes will not even do.

 

So, a quick google around really opened my eyes to some really stunning ways to show complex information.

 

First, check out the Visual Complexity site which hosts some really stunning ways to display networks.

 

Second, go to the Information Architects blog and open up their latest version of the Trend Map. A great representation of the current state of the web and it’s players.

 

So, next time when your struggling with your mind maps, remember to look around for other ways.

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