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December 12, 2009

I believe that good design is good communication, finding the best way to communicate an idea or a concept. This allows designers to take a huge part in making change happen in the world. That’s some of the appeal that data visualization has for me—being able to show something, to tell a story that is hidden in raw data. … one must be as concerned about the data being shown as with the intention of telling its story. Sometimes, it takes a certain degree of aesthetics in order to draw the audience into your story. Other times, you need to keep away from aesthetic approaches for the best result.

Pedro Monteiro
Art Editor

Source: Interview with Dava Viz Star Pedro Monteiro by Brain Pickings

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