The Functional Art: An Introduction To Information Graphics And Visualization / quote 3 of 18

Graphics are tools for the eyes and brain

By giving numbers a proper shape, by visually encoding them, the graphic has saved you time and energy that you would otherwise waste if you had to use a table that was not designed to aid your mind. The first and main goal of any graphic and visualization is to be a tool for your eyes and brain to perceive what lies beyond their natural reach.

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