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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What happens when headlines try to do too much? Brent Dykes goes a bit deeper and gives us his take. #dataviz #infographics #datastorytelling

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A great point made by Kristyna Foltynova. Colors can make or break your #infographic, here's why 👇

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Comment your thoughts. Do you agree? Interactive map from myperfectweather.com. #weathermap #visualization #infographics #datavisualization

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"The main reason anyone ever cared about our ratings was because they were visual and comparative and created a common mental framework for people to argue about no matter their level of media savviness." - Vanessa Otero 🔗: adfontesmedia.com

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

For all the dog lovers. Design from @infobeautiful.bsky.social and the data on breed popularity sourced from American Kennel Club. #dogs #dataviz #charts #design

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You can't have a successful #infographic without the four P's: Planning, Production, Publishing, Promotion. #dataviz #data #visualization #datawiz

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#AI is coming for us. But I wouldn't trust it with #infographics yet. Have you tried it?

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

AI is coming for us. But I wouldn't trust it with infographics yet. Have you tried it?

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Should you trust that doctor? From creator @sheadoodles 🔗:https://www.facebook.com/informationisbeautiful/posts/pfbid0H2rMLjZi68PWLz2j3heUhNnxrbCtbXR1ZuGCWZMGoWrW2a3kNTw7cwNsTxJdRgfpl?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=Yp9ga8eZc01GbeRo

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

AI has learned from millions of #infographics but many of them aren't good. How long until #AI gets data visualization right?

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

How high are property taxes in your state? 🔗: ow.ly/NLOP50Zmfsu

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Following up on my DST post yesterday, this infographic from Andy Woodruff in 2019, is a good way to show that permanent Standard Time would be better for most people than moving to permanent Daylight Saving Time. coolinfographics.com/blog/2022/3/...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This is the exact same flight route shown on two different projections. 🔗: www.facebook.com/share/p/19E3TMMR5F… ✏️: Amazing Maps

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Do you support the "Sunshine Protection Act” to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in America? Check out the Daylight Saving Time Gripe tool to determine if Standard time or Daylight time would be better for you. Comment about which way would be better for you... observablehq.com/@awoodruff/d...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Who rules your state's music scene? #GeographyExplained mapped out the highest-grossing musical artists from every US state.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Wondering when to upgrade your iPhone? Based on the data, I'd wait until September. #apple #dataviz #infographics

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Wondering when to upgrade your Apple device? Check out my updated Apple Release Patterns #infographics.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This infographic shows how Hollywood box office numbers have not recovered post-pandemic. ✒️: (by Reddit user: u/post_appt_bliss)

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Just because we have the data, does that mean we should use all of it? Share your thoughts below. #dataviz #infographics #visualization #apple #iPhone #macbook

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I like this scale visualization, but only citing the source as "Forbes" is not helpful. We need to know what article or report was used. 📈: @statistacharts.bsky.social

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A visualization of the daily train service in Canada from @uptheroader. #dataviz #infographic #graphicdesign

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Joni Graves' design inspired my Apple product release dates visualization, and her design was originally inspired by Nathan Yau at @flowingdata.com. We all brought our own perspective to the concept.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

How do you arrange your books? This is a fun one. Share photos of your books in the comments so we can chat.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Can we predict future #Apple product releases? My answer would be: it depends on the product. Watch my co-host Jarred and I analyze #visualizations of product release dates. Comment your thoughts on these patterns.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Morgan Depenbusch shares "The Anatomy of Data Storytelling". #dataviz #infographics #vizualization

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This week we’re talking about the Calendar Plot #infographics I designed to track Apple product release patterns. The question is: by visualizing the historical data can we predict future product releases? #Apple #iPhone #MacBook

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The evolution of #tennis through the wear and tear of the grass in the #Wimbledon finals. Created by @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social. #dataviz #infographics #visuals

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I used the Death & Taxes visual guide as a model for this #infographic. Stay tuned for a new episode of the Cool Infographics digital series coming soon.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Dive into the history of Cool Infographics on the latest episode of my digital series. For all the original #bloggers, do you remember this #webdesign?

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A lot of designs skip the math and it shows. Most tools don’t format circle charts correctly, and it’s a common mistake. Check out my new digital series to see how to do it right. 🔗 : youtu.be/cS3bpZ-4X5Q?...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The “Death and Taxes” #infographic is iconic but is it actually useful? At what point does a #visualization become more about visual impact than clarity? Is this a tool for understanding or a piece of #art? Comment your thoughts, curious where others land on this.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It’s tax season, so this week we’re breaking down the widely shared “Death and Taxes” #infographic. A great example of how complex topics can be simplified or misunderstood through design. #dataviz #coolinfographics #webseries

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#AI can be helpful in some ways but when it comes to #infographics I have one word: bad.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

How to make a sunburst chart in #Excel explained in under 2 minutes.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

In Episode 2 of my new show, I review composition data otherwise known as "Parts to a Whole Data" with my co-host Jarred. Every week we go over different charts, what we like and dislike about them. Comment a link to a chart below and we may just review it next time.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I have a problem with this chart. I like the data, but I'm not fond of the visual. Watch me dive deeper into my thought process on the latest episode of my video series and comment your opinions below 👉 youtu.be/6bHXm8-NnJY?...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

When it comes to #infographics, are we communicating #data or information? At what point can we say a visualization has done its job? Curious how others approach this.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We want to hear from you. If you’ve seen a chart or visual worth dissecting, drop it in the comments or share it below. Your #dataviz find could be featured in an upcoming episode.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It’s a new era for #CoolInfographics. My new video series explores the art and science of #datavisualization. From viral charts to visualization fails.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I'm so frustrated with Apple's dark patterns to trick people into upgrading iOS. 🤬 Tricked my 90+ year-old MIL into upgrading to iOS 26 on both her iPhone and iPad at the worst possible time! There's no obvious way to postpone the update to another day unless you figure out the trick.

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Apple traditionally doesn't release any products during December, so all of my Apple Release Pattern #infographics are complete and up-to-date for 2025. Are you looking forward to any #Apple product updates in 2026? infonewt.com/apple-releas...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The National Monuments Service has captured the history of Ireland's shoreline in one of Europe’s richest shipwreck databases — 3,554 documented wrecks, some dating back to the 1530s.This map transforms that legacy into a powerful visual story. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Infographic depicting the GlobPOP dataset - a comprehensive 33-year global gridded population generated through cluster analysis and statistical learning. aditya-dahiya.github.io/projects_pre...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Fun infographic courtesy of Information is Beautiful. Data is based off of swipes from the dating app OkCupid. vis.social/@infobeautif...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

"Clarity is everything. Integrating legends directly into chart titles is a way to help your audience instantly understand what they’re seeing. jschwabish.substack.com/p/integratin...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

@ebertini.bsky.social delves into how line charts can inadvertently suggest causal relationships where none exist 🔗 filwd.substack.com/p/the-illusi...

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Randy Krum @rtkrum.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A good reminder to pay attention to how your audience receives your visuals. Their response will show you what’s working and what needs to change. www.storytellingwithdata.com/blog/the-aud...

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