Jer Thorp (@blprnt), data artist in residence at the New York Times, was tasked a few years ago with designing an algorithm for the placement of the names on the 9/11 memorial. If an algorithm sounds ...

“Everyone’s talking about data right now,” says Jer Thorp. The term “information overload” has shifted from a narrow concern of neuroscience to a common-to-the-point-of-cliche preoccupation in our ...

What makes a data visualization truly memorable? Is it the sleek design, the clever use of color, or the ability to distill complex information into something instantly understandable? The truth is, ...

Embedding analytics in applications is a smart way to expose insights and decision-making capabilities directly in employee workflow and customer-facing apps. Today, many organizations are developing ...