http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:23:54 +0000 http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/jess3-is-hiring-information-designers-best-job-in-the-world#post-2505 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:07:38 +0000 jess3 2505@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Please email <a href="mailto:jessethomas@jess3.com" rel="nofollow">jessethomas@jess3.com</a> a link to your work</p> <p>--</p> <p>At JESS3 we take complex topics and large data sets and make them accessible through beautiful visuals.</p> <p>We are a creative interactive agency that specializes in the art of data visualization, adding context and meaning to the exponentially growing world of data around us. We challenge ourselves and our clients to push the limits of what creativity and engagement mean.</p> <p>Our services range from UI / UX, animation, content creation and digital PR to developing large-scale installations, social strategies, data visualizations and infographics. Our client roster is a cross between Fortune 500 giants, media empires and start-up power-houses, including Samsung, Nike, Washington Post, Facebook, NASA, National Geographic, foursquare, Microsoft, C-SPAN, Turner Broadcasting and Google. But it doesn't stop there. We also have a dedicated labs division, which funds and launches our own products for the social web. What's more, we regularly take on pro bono work for causes and issues in which we strongly believe.</p> <p>Headquartered in Washington, D.C., JESS3 also has physical offices in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Orlando. Additionally, we are proud to be an active part of the co-working communities in Philadelphia, Denver, Brooklyn, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. With nearly 30 full time team members and a network of over 300 trusted designers, researchers, animators, strategists and developers, JESS3 has a creative reach that spans multiple cities, countries, continents and perspectives.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Key Accountabilities:</p> <p>To be able to communicate complex ideas to clients<br /> To be able to manage multiple projects<br /> To be able to manage multiple designers across multiple projects<br /> To be able to direct illustrators and designers, who may be working from your infographic wireframe<br /> To understand both large and social data sets<br /> To have the ability to see the narrative the client is looking to tell and visulalize that through relevant data sets and points<br /> To have the ability to keep is simple<br /> To be able to work and design for both static and motion (real-time) visualizations<br /> To be fast<br /> To have the ability to think wide and never settle for one solution </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-freelancer-rfp-w-long-term-possibilities#post-2280 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:46:22 +0000 KatyUCS 2280@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>I work for the Union of Concerned Scientists and we’re looking for a designer to do some data visualization work with us. Would you be or do you know anyone who would be interested? See RFP below. </p> <p>While the RFP is for this discrete project, we’ll have more data visualization/infographics projects in the coming year and are looking to build long-term relationships with freelancers so welcome any and all recommendations. </p> <p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at klove [at] ucsusa.org. </p> <p>-----------------------------</p> <p>RFP for UCS Data Visualization as part of our Clean Energy Campaign<br /> Context:<br /> When you flip the light switch at home, do you know where your electricity is coming from? Is your electricity provider also providing jobs here in California from clean, renewable sources, or just burning dirty fossil fuels? </p> <p>As a whole, California is a leader in efforts to transition to a strong clean energy economy. We have a new law---one of the strongest in the U.S.---that requires utilities to get at least a third of their electricity from renewable sources, like the wind and the sun, by 2020. For the first time, our renewable energy law includes a mandate for publicly owned utilities, like Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. </p> <p>But not all electricity providers are starting from the same place. Some utilities are way ahead of the game, with over twenty percent of their power coming from renewable sources. Others are pretty far behind and have much work to do.<br /> A new, first-of-its kind report from UCS takes a snapshot of where California’s ten largest publicly owned utilities were in 2010: </p> <p>What percentage of each utility’s electricity came from renewable sources? </p> <p>Power generation creates jobs. Were they buying renewable electricity from sources in California? In other states? Outside the U.S? Also, were they signing the kind of contracts that will provide the state with clean power for a long period of time, or were they just buying enough power to look green for a couple of years? </p> <p>How do the publicly owned utilities as a whole compare to California’s three biggest privately owned (for-profit) utilities; PG&amp;E, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas &amp; Electric. </p> <p>By providing information on the level of public utility renewable energy investments, UCS hopes to provide solutions for how best to move forward on achieving 33% renewables by 2020. Getting to 33% renewable electricity isn’t just important because it’s the law. Transitioning to more clean energy will create thousands of new jobs for Californians, clean up our air, reduce the heat-trapping emissions that cause global warming, and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. </p> <p>Scope of work:<br /> UCS wishes to develop one or two data visualizations to complement our analysis and illuminate the key stories of the report: how much renewable power did the utilities purchase, where is the power coming from, what kind of power is it (wind, solar, geothermal, etc.), and what is the impact of these renewable energy investments in relation to a long-term clean energy strategy for these utilities. </p> <p>Goals:<br /> Provide California target audiences the big picture they need on the status of public utility renewable energy investments to empower them to advocate for stronger renewable energy programs in their areas.<br /> Provide policymakers with recommendations on how rules for the 33% renewable energy program should be developed to achieve maximum success. </p> <p>Audience:<br /> UCS members and activists—and the membership of allied organizations in California, including statewide groups and local advocates in the service territories of the individual utilities.<br /> Commissioners and staff at the California Energy Commission.<br /> Policy-makers and staff for the local governments overseeing the public utilities.<br /> State policy-makers, including legislators and regulators in other state agencies.<br /> Staff at the utilities. </p> <p>Budget:<br /> $3,000 </p> <p>Submissions of proposals:<br /> UCS requests proposals from interested firms and individuals that include: 1) the project approach; 2) identification of the principals and staff assigned to the project; 3) a suggested timeline; 4) description and copies of work that has included translating data into explanatory images, if any; and 5) the anticipated project budget. </p> <p>Proposals and questions should be directed to Laura Wisland at lwisland [at] ucsusa.org. </p> <p>Deadline:<br /> August 3, 2011 </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/champion-league-infographic#post-2185 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:18:48 +0000 Hyperakt 2185@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>The New York Times official soccer blog, Goal, liked what we did with our World Cup Radial Bracket Poster last year so we made them a radial bracket of the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League. Soccer, known to the rest of the world as football, might not be massive in the U.S. yet, but the Champions League final was the most watched televised sporting event in the world in 2009 (yes, more than the Super Bowl). With 3.5 billion soccer fans world wide, it is by far the most popular sport on Earth.We thought a few of you might appreciate some free Champions League bracket wallpapers for your desktops. Now you can keep obsessing about the tournament all day as you count the minutes until the next match.<br /> <a href="http://hyperakt.com/work-detail/263" rel="nofollow">http://hyperakt.com/work-detail/263</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/looking-for-a-infographic-designer#post-2129 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:50:44 +0000 yousaf 2129@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Looking for a designer who can research a topic and is able to produce awesome infographic. </p> <p>This is not going to be a one off job as I am looking for regular supplier. </p> <p>Quality of work, communication and turn around time is critical.</p> <p>Please email me at proxy at elevatelocal dot co dot uk </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sem-infographics-freelance#post-1935 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:42:57 +0000 nathany 1935@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Oh - search engine marketing. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sem-infographics-freelance#post-1934 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:32:15 +0000 nathany 1934@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>What does SEM stand for? </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sem-infographics-freelance#post-1933 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:21:29 +0000 cragin 1933@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Working is picking up and I need help covering all my client requests for SEM infographics.</p> <p>I am looking for people with experience building infographics. Individuals must be fast, responsive and innovative/creative in data presentation and visual story telling.</p> <p>Must be able to take a topic and develop an appropriate theme/style, extract relevant data from source links and comfortable with multiple rounds of editing and art direction.</p> <p>If you are interested please contact me at info[at]briancragin[dot]com. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/looking-for-data-visualization-designer-major-startup-in-dc-area#post-1831 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:07:04 +0000 esamek 1831@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Hello all.</p> <p>I work with a major internet startup in Washington D.C. We are looking for a Data Visualization Designer for an immediate position to help us integrate innovative and original charts and info-graphics for our web app. If interested please send an email to <a href="mailto:evancsamek@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">evancsamek@gmail.com</a>. We are looking for the very best.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Evan Samek </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-of-programming-infographic#post-1773 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:06:52 +0000 EllieK 1773@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>No it doesn't quite flow. It's an example of nice try but not quite there. But it has so much potential as subject matter for educational purposes. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-of-programming-infographic#post-1769 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:16:01 +0000 nathany 1769@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Just at a glance... it doesn't really flow visually... I'll need to take a closer look. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-of-programming-infographic#post-1763 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:07:09 +0000 EllieK 1763@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Have a glance at this morning's BIG infographic from Smashing Data: <em><strong>World of Programming</strong></em>. </p> <p>Image is <a href="http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/aboutprogramming04.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/aboutprogramming04.jpg</a></p> <p>For methodology, legend, layout etc, see<br /> <a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/06/06/designing-the-world-of-programming-infographic/" rel="nofollow"><em>explanation of methodology</em></a>.</p> <p>The author, Adit Gupta, thoughtfully responds to nearly all of the in-depth reader comments. (Smashing Data had asked commenters to rate the work in their comments!) Mr. Gupta's website is <a href="http://www.what-a-geek.com/" rel="nofollow"><em>what-a-geek dot com</em></a>. A short bio from smashing data describes him as</p> <blockquote><p><strong>A web designer and developer from India with deep interests in computer science, art, math and astrophysics".</strong></p></blockquote> <p>My comment was toward end as of 6/6/2010 2pm PST <a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/06/06/designing-the-world-of-programming-infographic/#show-comments" rel="nofollow"><strong>comment section</strong></a>. </p> <p>Nathan, what do you and your readers think? There is a lot to chew on here, given the recent critique of infographic usage. I'm not sure if it is article-worthy or not. Although the subject matter is good, the issues may be yet another example of the pro's and con's in your recent Flowing Data articles (and of commenter's observations too).</p> <p>Some of the comments are funny, but most are sincere and well-meaning. I'm not certain if the Infographic is a success overall, in my opinion. But I see potential for a redesigned version 2. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-currencies-in-the-recession#post-1011 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:36:18 +0000 pr1001 1011@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Mint.com has a nice little infographic on how various currencies are performing against the US dollar. I like that they used the currencies' actual coins.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mint.com/blog/finance-core/mint-map-world-currencies-in-the-recession/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mint.com/blog/finance-core/mint-map-world-currencies-in-the-recession/</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/cash-for-clunkers-confusing-flow-chart#post-897 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:04:26 +0000 nathany 897@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>This <a href="http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/bill/cash-for-clunkers-demystified" rel="nofollow">flow chart</a> kind of makes my eyes go dizzy. While there aren't many steps in the decision process, the winding road makes it hard to read.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33422365@N07/3730055222/" title="Cash for Clunkers by FlowingData, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3730055222_1f58dfe383.jpg" width="401" height="500" alt="Cash for Clunkers" /></a></p> <p>[Thanks, Don] </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/seeking-proposals-for-a-dozen-graphics-on-a-variety-of-topics#post-774 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:34:23 +0000 ewcwashington 774@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>You may have seen our ad sponsorship on Flowing Data this month. Basically, we are looking for a contractor to work with us to develop a dozen information graphics based on a variety of datasets. Those in the Washington, D.C., area are particularly encouraged to apply, though we can work with others too. </p> <p>See the full description at <a href="http://www.eastwestcenter.org/ewc-in-washington/graphics-proposal/" rel="nofollow">http://www.eastwestcenter.org/ewc-in-washington/graphics-proposal/</a>. Proposals are due by July 10, 2009.</p> <p>If you have questions, feel free to ask here or at <a href="mailto:washington@eastwestcenter.org" rel="nofollow">washington@eastwestcenter.org</a>. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/a-look-at-the-15th-hole-of-the-us-open-golf-tournament#post-759 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:03:05 +0000 ncy111 759@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33422365@N07/3635028643/" title="US Open Golf Tournament [infographic] by FlowingData, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3635028643_6b74f100f0.jpg" width="500" height="247" alt="US Open Golf Tournament [infographic]" /></a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/a-look-at-the-15th-hole-of-the-us-open-golf-tournament#post-758 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:02:45 +0000 nathany 758@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Another excellent interactive from the New York Times explaining the 15th hole at the US Open Golf tournament:</p> <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/06/16/sports/0616-golf-graphic.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/06/16/sports/0616-golf-graphic.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33422365@N07/3635028643/" title="US Open Golf Tournament [infographic] by FlowingData, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3635028643_6b74f100f0.jpg" width="500" height="247" alt="US Open Golf Tournament [infographic]" /></a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sports-infographic-project#post-699 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:19:52 +0000 jsyingling 699@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>All very good suggestions. The map is the thing I am most unhappy with at this point. Never really done any 3d renders before, so it's a struggle. I know the 3d part is a bit gratuitous, but was trying for a visual element. I think you're right about grouping by sport... was just trying to add an extra layer of information.</p> <p>Thanks for the comments, man. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sports-infographic-project#post-698 Thu, 21 May 2009 11:37:52 +0000 nathany 698@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>@jsyingling good stuff. i really like the sports concept and will be interested to see where the infojocks project goes.</p> <p>Some of the labels on the other shots feel a little crowded, because they're small and so many of them, but maybe it looks better on the 27x39 poster. I've also never been a big fan of non-interactive 3-D maps, but that could be just be me. I think I'd also group the sports together on that map instead of sorting by time. Number of titles by sports seems more interesting than the order in which they happened since we don't actually have real time units on the vertical.</p> <p>Overall-- really like it. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sports-infographic-project#post-696 Thu, 21 May 2009 10:27:33 +0000 jsyingling 696@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Flowing Dataians. I just finished up my first full size infographic poster project (www.infojocks.com) and am wondering what you guys think. For the next iteration I'm looking to continue to develop the charts/graphs/colors for clarity. Kind of took off with Tufte's sparklines and pushed it as far as I could. My interest in infographics is founded in design not statistics, so any input about the stastitical content is much appreciated. There is a gallery of the poster available here: <a href="http://www.infojocks.com/store.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.infojocks.com/store.html</a> and I uploaded a few pictures.</p> <p> [attachment=696,124] [attachment=696,125] </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/death-penalty-around-the-world#post-695 Sat, 16 May 2009 22:51:20 +0000 jameyer 695@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Nice and important graphic. Can you think of a way to add number of people killed in each country? </p>