title: Infographics And Public Policy: Using Data Visualization To Convey Complex Information.
abstract: Data visualization combines principles from psychology, usability, graphic design, and statistics to highlight important data in accessible and appealing formats. Doing so helps bridge knowledge producers with knowledge users, who are often inundated with information and increasingly pressed for time.
authors.affiliation: Jennifer J. Otten (jotten@uw.edu) is an assistant professor in nutritional sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle.
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Otten
authors.affiliation: Karen Cheng is a professor in the Division of Design, School of Art, Art History, and Design, at the University of Washington.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.affiliation: Adam Drewnowski is a professor in nutritional sciences at the University of Washington.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Drewnowski
mesh_terms: D032882:Comprehension; D003196:Computer Graphics; D019451:Information Management; D011050:Policy Making; D011640:Public Policy; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface
keywords: Data Visualization; Infographics; Nutrition and Food Studies; Policy Communication; Visual Design