William Careri

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Assoc. Dir., Insights and Analytics at Temple University Adjunct Prof. of Communication at Northampton Community College https://www.wcareri.com

The Power of Visual Insight In 1968, humanity embarked on a journey to the moon, seeking to unveil its secrets. Yet, it was the view back home that forever changed our perspective. Captured in the iconic “Earthrise” photograph, Earth appeared as a fragile blue marble adrift in the boundless cosmos. This striking image ignited an unprecedented wave of environmental awareness, culminating in the landmark year of 1970. It saw the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the banning of leaded gasoline, the enactment of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and the celebration of the inaugural Earth Day. This moment marked the dawn of a new era of environmental stewardship. This historic moment highlights the transformative power of visuals to inspire change. Just as the “Earthrise” photo galvanized a global push for environmental protection, modern data visualizations can play a crucial role in driving sustainability efforts. By turning complex data into compelling and understandable visuals, we can bring pressing issues like climate change, resource depletion, and pollution into sharper focus. Data visualization has the unique ability to make abstract data tangible and relatable. When people can see the impact of their actions on the environment, they are more likely to take meaningful steps toward sustainability. Effective visualizations can highlight patterns, trends, and connections that might otherwise go unnoticed, empowering individuals, communities, and policymakers to make informed decisions. By harnessing the power of data visualization, we can continue the legacy of that first breathtaking view of Earth from space, using visual stories to drive a more sustainable future. *Photo courtesy of NASA.*
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A headshot of William Careri in a white shirt leaning against a stone pillar. The Northampton Community College logo appears in the top left corner. In the bottom right, a title reads "Coming Full Circle by Mia Rossi-Marino"
A black rubber tub of unprocessed black walnuts outside in a yard.
The book cover for "Chart: Designing Creative Data Visualizations from Charts to Art" by Nadieh Bremer. The title is in large, ornate white letters against a black background, with a colorful, abstract pattern on the left and right edges.
A farm's open field with a number of sheep and goats grazing.
A mockup of two magazines and a phone. The magazines are open, revealing two spreads with both text and data visualizations. The phone features the digital version of the article.
A circular dendrogram titled 'The Digital Decay Dendrogram,' categorizing digital artifacts based on their resilience to loss. The chart has three main sections: 'Most Resilient' (blue), 'Moderate Resilience' (yellow), and 'Most Fragile' (red). Each section branches out to include specific examples, such as open-source repositories, federated social media, and print archives in the resilient category, while cloud-stored files, social media posts, and streaming content fall under the fragile category. The design uses a dark background with colored branching lines to illustrate different levels of digital durability.
An old paper map of Quebec with a woman's portrait drawn into the space.
A magazine spread titled "The Insectarium." A grid of insects depicts each article inside the magazine, varying in body size, number of legs, etc...
This is a scatter plot divided into four quadrants with axes labeled "Eyes On" to "Hands On" vertically and "Form" to "Info" horizontally. The plot features black dots scattered across all four quadrants. Labels such as "Print," "Tool," "Typography," "Identity," "Motion," and "Spatial" are written along the bottom left. The title "Mankun Guo" appears at the top left. The bottom right corner is labeled "TXT" and "Archive." The plot's overall minimalistic design focuses on categorizing various disciplines or themes within the four quadrants.
A graphic visualizing the preservation status of 5.4 million URLs from a PEW dataset within the Wayback Machine. The graphic resembles a house structure, where 26% of URLs are labeled "Dead" and 74% are "Alive." Among the dead URLs, 10% have "Vanished," 18% are "Endangered," and 16% are "Restored." Among the alive URLs, 56% are "Preserved." Footnotes indicate that "Endangered" URLs are not preserved, and "Restored" URLs are dead but accessible via the Wayback Machine.
Two people in a zoom room with an illustration below. The illustration features a cartoon dragon speaking with a monkey staring at banana peels with a close up of a chart comprised of banana peels.
A display of handmade crochet hats is set up on a table at an outdoor market. The items include colorful beanies and bucket hats, with some featuring faux fur pom-poms. A small chalkboard sign lists prices: "Beanies $20, Bucket Hats $45." The background shows a mannequin head wearing one of the hats and fall-themed decorations like artificial leaves.
A visualization charting the Tommy Westphall Universe. On a dark background, a series of bubbles contain the name of television shows connected to other bubbles. Each bubble's size refers to the number of connections it contains and the line connecting them refers to how the shows are connected.
A timeline graphic illustrating a series of DDoS attacks and recovery efforts by the Internet Archive between October and November 2024. The timeline begins on October 8, when the Internet Archive experienced a DDoS attack, rendering its website unusable. A hacking group called SN_BLACKMETA claimed responsibility. On October 9, the organization disclosed a data breach compromising over 31 million user records. By October 14, the Wayback Machine resumed operations in read-only mode. On October 21, the "Save Page Now" service was restored, with ongoing work to recover additional functionality. A second DDoS attack occurred on October 28, targeting the Zendesk support email system. The timeline continues into November, highlighting that on November 4, the Wayback Machine was fully restored with its ability to save pages. On November 5, the Internet Archive focused on service restoration and enhancing security measures. The timeline concludes on November 6, with a report of ongoing recovery efforts and assurances that key services were being restored. The graphic features visuals such as servers, locks, and institutional buildings to represent the events. Data for the timeline is sourced from the Internet Archive. The design is credited to William Careri.
A screenshot of the Data Visualization Society shop. A picture of three Nightingale magazines sit next to each other with the title "Nightingale Bundle: Guidelines, Emotion, Nature."
A man holding a copy of Nightingale Issue 5 in front of a series of stacked bookcases. The cover reads "Nightingale Nature" with a trail of ants running along the cover in the shape of a line chart.
A detailed black and white ink drawing of a surreal landscape. Central to the composition is a large, intricately detailed moon with a textured surface, floating in a clear sky. Below the moon, sharp, jagged peaks rise from the ground, with the tallest peak extending towards the sky. To the left, twisted, gnarled tree roots and branches emerge from a rocky terrain, creating an eerie and ancient feel. The foreground features a rugged, layered landscape with rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation. The detailed textures and cross-hatching techniques give the drawing depth and complexity. The artist's signature, "Kasiewniak '77," is visible at the bottom right corner.
Title: Typography Body: Font selection is one of the most important decisions a designer makes. It's the key to ensuring the data you're attempting to communicate is widely understood. Prioritize using Sans Serif fonts as opposed to Serif fonts, because they're more easily comprehensible to a wider array of readers. Recommended fonts include Apercu, Brandon Grotesque, Brother 1816, Corbel, Futura PT and Lato.