Usually when I try to tell people how important are infographics in a world where the amount of generated data is growing exponentially, I get this strange look. So, NewsMap is nice but is a gimmick, and SparkLines… well…. why the hell do we need such small graphs when you can have a big one?
But the Map of The Market overview by SmartMoney helped me nail it (At least with those who find some interest in the stock market). Suddenly, the power of infographics is so evident. It takes only a short glance to see what’s the status of the market today (the last year or 26 weeks) and how did it perform. You can also quickly notice the exceptional companies that performed better than the market.
Sweet.
