Sometimes the data has a sense of a structure within it, especially if I'm looking at networks or relationships, which generally lend themselves to a certain style.
David MccandlessI started moving into online work, and that exposed me to design and the impact it has on the flow, shape, and narrative of the story. This got me thinking that maybe this is a way of doing journalism, a way of telling stories and revealing patterns.
David MccandlessI was a freelance journalist, and it was a struggle because I had to pitch all the time, research, and stay on top of subjects.
David MccandlessBy visualizing information, we turn it into a landscape that you can explore with your eyes, a sort of information map. And when youโre lost in information, an information map is kind of useful.
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