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Randy Krum - Cool Infographics The Cool Infographics® blog has quickly grown to be one of the top sites in the information design industry. Contact me at InfoNewt.com to discuss your project.

Founder of Cool Infographics, the most influential curated infographics site, showcasing the best in data visualization design, tools, books, events, industry news, and career opportunities. Randy is the author of the Cool Infographics® blog that highlights some of the best examples of data visualizations and infographics found in magazines, newspapers and on the Internet. With an average over 7,000 visitors per day and 300,000 page views per month. In 2009, Randy founded InfoNewt® as the company behind his consulting and infographic design work for clients. Cool Infographics, the book was published in October 2013 by Wiley. Available in print and ebook formats, the book provides insights and explanations of the following topics:

The Science of Infographics, Online Infographics, Infographics & SEO, Infographic Resumes, Confidential Internal Infographics, Designing Infographics, Design Resources. Randy is available for Speaking Engagements about infographic topics. Previously presented to conferences, Mastermind groups, company meetings, government organizations, schools and MBA classes. Contact me at InfoNewt.com to discuss your event.

Data Visualization Society has launched a website re-design. Check it out and let me know your thoughts in the comments.
14/09/2026

Data Visualization Society has launched a website re-design. Check it out and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Where Data Meets Creativity

Interesting article on things to look out for when using AI to help you create the right visual for your data.
11/09/2026

Interesting article on things to look out for when using AI to help you create the right visual for your data.

Learn how to use AI as a thought partner to choose effective charts and prototype data visualizations. Includes practical prompts, examples, and lessons from testing multiple AI tools.

Do Y-axis labels on the right provide better context or unnecessary clutter? Our friend, Jonathan Schwabish explores whe...
08/09/2026

Do Y-axis labels on the right provide better context or unnecessary clutter? Our friend, Jonathan Schwabish explores when this might actually improve a visualization.

At the end of the data visualization class I teach at Georgetown University, I show students some classic, historical examples of data visualization, including from Florence Nightingale, John Snow, and William Playfair.

Google's Gemini 3 Pro AI is now claiming it will generate in Google Slides. Have you tried it yet? 🔗:
03/09/2026

Google's Gemini 3 Pro AI is now claiming it will generate in Google Slides. Have you tried it yet?

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Feature availability: This feature requires an eligible Google Workspace or Google AI plan. Learn how to get started with Google Workspace with Gemini. This fea

RIP to a true legend 🕊️
02/09/2026

RIP to a true legend 🕊️

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Now this is kind of fun🧟‍♂️
01/09/2026

Now this is kind of fun🧟‍♂️

What happens when headlines try to do too much? Brent D***s goes a bit deeper and gives us his take.
26/08/2026

What happens when headlines try to do too much? Brent D***s goes a bit deeper and gives us his take.

Many designers use as their image editing app. Now, after 20 years, I think they've finally fixed everything people ha...
25/08/2026

Many designers use as their image editing app. Now, after 20 years, I think they've finally fixed everything people have been complaining about.

GIMP finally grew up.

A great point made by Kristyna Foltynova. Colors can make or break your infographic, here's why 👇
24/08/2026

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

Comment your thoughts. Do you agree? Interactive map from myperfectweather.com.
21/08/2026

Comment your thoughts. Do you agree? Interactive map from myperfectweather.com.

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