Web Trend Map 2007 Version 2.0

Speaking of Dashboards, check out this Web Trend Map 2007 by Information Architects Japan.



It is a very neat way to show the trends in Web technology. It has got lots of information packed in, the one thing that I wish they could have done is to use the same colors as the tracks for the names so that it is obvious which name is associated with which track, otherwise, it is pretty darn good way to show a lot of information in one screen.

For people that are familiar with Tokyo Metro Map it conveys even more information than what is shown in the map. Like general conception of each station among the public to represent the website that resonates that opinion most. I have rarely seen portraying this kind of intangible dimension in presenting the information.

You can take a sneak peek at the 2008 trend map at Web Trend Map 2008 Sneak Peak.

I am also impressed with the way they are marketing this information, they are selling posters, ads embedded in the poster, puzzles etc. They could probably sell other usual merchandise like T-shirs, Mousepads, Cups, Jackets etc.

I am really excited about the innovative and the cool ways people are coming up with in presenting multiple dimensional data.

Stay tuned for more innovative Information Visualization sites.