Jer Thorp, Data Artist in Residence at the New York Times and creative coder extraordinaire, explains the process behind his latest piece for Popular Science.
Casey Reas and Chandler McWilliams asked visual designers why they write their own software and how it affects their process: The answers reflect the individuality of the designers and their process, but some ideas are persistent. The most consistent answer is that custom software is written because it gives more control. This control is often [...]
This post is all about free background mapping services that you can use with InstantAtlas, including some important information about current services that may soon be disconnected. The good news first then! Many of our customers use ESRI’s ArcGIS Server Online background mapping services to enhance their reports. For example, the Arizona Cancer Registry uses [...]
Designers, developers and ideators joined forces to make open data applications for Switzerland.
Nottingham’s Local Information System ‘Nottingham Insight’ (http://www.nottinghaminsight.org.uk) was set up in response to challenges from the Local Strategic Partnership to make better use of evidence, and support stronger local partnerships. We talked to Mick Dunn, the GIS, Data and Information Business Manager and Wendy Conibear, the Senior Mapping Officer at Nottingham City Council to find [...]
Background The Havering Data Intelligence Hub provides data, information and research about the London Borough of Havering. The Hub was set up to benefit the local authority, its partners and the public by helping them understand key information about the borough through data, analysis, surveys and reports. Getting started Rebecca Booker is Area Intelligence Business [...]
Background Staffordshire Observatory provides research and analytical support to Staffordshire Strategic Partnership. Its overall aim is to offer a robust, comprehensive evidence base which informs decision making, commissioning and service delivery, leading to better outcomes for the residents of Staffordshire. The Observatory has developed a website to provide a one-stop-shop for access to a wide [...]