Tuesday Sept 21 2010
Well answering my own question, here is an example of a great graphic, good design.
It happens to be a comparison of various versions of the new Mustang. But I have never seen a graphic that simultaneously compared weight, power, speed, price all at the same time. Someone was thinking.
This is perhaps the most famous example of great graphic design. It is Charles MInard's 1869 (note the date) depiction of Napoleon's advance and retreat into Russia. Notably it combines
size of the army at all times
geographic advance and retreat
time
temperature
and it is understandable all at the same time
Success will require that you set yourself apart from the rest, good design is a component of just that.
Professor Elam 
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