"Information graphics give us new ways to understand and think about information. They include a huge category of visuals that are capable of communicating in diverse ways through charts, maps, diagrams, data visualizations and technical, instructional and scientific explanations. It seems that infographics become more valuable as our need to understand a complex world increases."
"The open data cook book is collecting recipes for ways to find and use open data, particularly open data of social value - such as open government data, or open data for campaigners and charities.
Working with data can seem scary. But it doesn't have to be. There are many different ways to make data useful - and lots of different gadgets to help you.
Take a look at the growing list of cook book recipes to find simple step by step ideas for making use of open data. "