Tufte: Information Design

The central tenet: "Above all else, show the data." — VDQI, p. 92

Every design decision flows from this. If a mark, color, grid line, or label helps the viewer understand the data, it earns its place. If it doesn't, it should be erased.

Two Entry Workflows

Read the user's intent and enter the right workflow:

• Design from scratch — user has data and wants to make a graphic
• Critique existing — user has a graphic and wants it improved

Both workflows end at the same ship checklist in references/checklists.md.