Here are 10 names that have made significant contributions to the field of information design:
Edward Tufte: Known as the "father of data visualisation," Tufte is an American statistician and professor emeritus of political science, statistics, and computer science at Yale University. He is the author of several influential books on data visualisation, including "The Visual Display of Quantitative Information."
Nigel Holmes: A British-born American information designer, Holmes is known for his playful and visually engaging approach to data visualisation. He has worked with clients such as Time magazine, the Smithsonian Institution, and the United Nations.
Giorgia Lupi: An Italian information designer and artist based in New York, Lupi is the co-founder of the data-driven design studio Accurate. She is known for her work in data storytelling and has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Manuel Lima: A Portuguese information designer and author, Lima is the founder of the Data Visualization Society and the author of several books on information visualisation, including "Visual Complexity" and "The Book of Trees."
Mona Chalabi: A British data journalist and artist, Chalabi is known for her humorous and approachable approach to data visualisation. She has worked with The Guardian, The New Yorker, and the BBC.
Moritz Stefaner: A German information designer based in Berlin, Stefaner is known for his work in data visualisation and information aesthetics. He has worked with clients such as Google, Microsoft, and the World Economic Forum.
Stefanie Posavec: A British information designer and artist, Posavec is known for her work in data visualisation and typography. She has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Facebook, and Microsoft.
Aaron Koblin: An American artist and designer, Koblin is known for his work in data visualisation and digital media. He has worked with clients such as Google, the Tate Modern, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Nicholas Felton: An American designer and entrepreneur, Felton is known for his work in personal data visualisation. He is the co-founder of the app Daytum and has worked with clients such as Facebook, Google, and The New York Times.
Hans Rosling: A Swedish physician and professor of international health, Rosling was also a prominent statistician and data visualisation pioneer. He is the author of several books, including "Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think."
