Chart Appreciation: Iraq's Bloody Toll by Simon Scarr

Aug 12

Aug 12 Chart Appreciation: Iraq's Bloody Toll by Simon Scarr

Simon Scarr's news graphic "Iraq's Bloody Toll" has become iconic. It's one of the few bar charts that don't just show number, but hurt. This is an appreciation of this incredible piece. I make connections with other charts and talk about relevant recent research.

Chart Appreciation: Iraq's Bloody Toll by Simon Scarr - YouTube

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Randy Krum

Randy Krum is an infographics and data visualization designer, author of the book, “Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design,” and instructor of Infographics and Data Visualization Design at Southern Methodist University's Continuing and Professional Education program (CAPE). Randy also runs the popular website, Coolinfographics.com. Started in 2007, the site has grown into one of the most influential infographic sites online, handling up to 50,000 unique visitors a day. He is the Founder and President of InfoNewt, his design company that designs infographics and visualizations for clients used for both online marketing and internal communications. Randy speaks at conferences, universities, corporate events, and government agencies about infographic design, data visualization methods, visual content marketing, and the effective use of visual information. Learn more at RandyKrum.com

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