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Ask HN: Where can I find someone who makes info-graphics?

22 points by jmarbach ↗ HN
Hey, I am interested in collecting data then having it displayed neatly in an info-graphic. Has anyone hired a designer to do this? If you have a recommendation feel free to pass it along with an example of their work. Thanks!

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frossie
I haven't done this, but I know if I did I would ask this guy: http://informationisbeautiful.net/

No idea whether he does small contract work or whether it is affordably priced, but I like his work.

jmarbach
Thanks! It appears that this blog even links to many other helpful information designers.
nkurz
My girlfriend does freelance 3D maps, illustrations, and graphics for a number of technical journals and magazines. She targets the glossy higher end, but sometimes does research papers.

http://cooperhawk.com/

I obviously have a vested interested, but at the least she'd be able to answer your questions on pricing and process. Her contact information is at the bottom of the linked page.

akamaka
That is absolutely stunning work! I looked through the entire portfolio just for enjoyment.

If you don't mind my idle curiousity, how much does it cost to produce a map of such high quality?

nkurz
She generally tries to price in line with the suggestions from the Graphics Artists Guild: http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/handbook/

You can buy the book on Amazon, or glance at an out of date summary of some of the numbers here: http://news.deviantart.com/article/120160/

But as a very rough ballpark, ignoring size of printing, resolution of detail, research required, assignment of rights, and whether the illustrations selected for the website are representative, my over-the-shoulder impression is that a 3D map of the quality you see in a good travel magazine tends to cost about $1000-$2500.

thesnark
Ben Fry (of processing fame) has a group that does this:

http://fathom.info/

Can you give more details about the project and the data set?

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