Observe Collect Draw!: A Visual Journal

by Chronicle Books

Overview

From the coauthors of Dear Data—hailed as a book of “visual poetry” for data collectors, designers, illustrators, and students—Observe, Collect, Draw! offers a mini crash course in information design. By visualizing data, you can become aware of the hidden processes that control yourself and the world around you.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned data design professional, this interactive journal will encourage you to expand your creative efforts and goals through personal data collection. Activities and exercises teach you how to document the world through colors, lines, shapes, and design, making data visual as well as informative and inspiring.

This is the ideal data design companion for anyone:

• Interested in self-improvement
• Looking for unique approaches to data design
• Ready to experiment with new techniques in drawing

A perfect blend of science and art, this is a how-to book that sparks creativity and critical thinking. It makes an excellent addition to STEM education and a dynamic gift for lifelong learners.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This visual journal by data extraordinaire Giorgia Lupi will give you lots of projects to both get your creative juices flowing and help you become more self-aware."
– Fast Company

"Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec show readers how we can collect all kinds of data about ourselves and our surroundings and turn it into interesting, intricate drawings (and essentially works of art)."


"From your clothing to your swearing, purchases, and complaints, draw your daily patterns in the form of infographics. A visual journal that helps you visualize the data of your life, this fun activity book helps you to explore different infographic formats and offers helpful drawing tips."
- HOW

Product Details

UPC:	9781616897147
Manufacturer:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	09/25/2018