The Age of Big Data, by Steve Lohr, February 11, 2012, New York Times, accessed February 22, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/sunday-review/big-datas-impact-in-the-world.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp

“If you can see patterns and make sense of the explosion of data, you are the future.”

Interesting article in the NY Times about the current demand for “deep analytical” expertise. Examples of people with business, math, and political science background- certainly design plays a part in the process.

“The impact of data abundance extends well beyond business. Justin Grimmer, for example, is one of the new breed of political scientists. A 28-year-old assistant professor at Stanford, he combined math with political science in his undergraduate and graduate studies, seeing “an opportunity because the discipline is becoming increasingly data-intensive.” His research involves the computer-automated analysis of blog postings, Congressional speeches and press releases, and news articles, looking for insights into how political ideas spread.”

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Here we learn that dada is increasing at the massive rate of 50% per year, meaning it doubles every two years. Data is changing how business decisions get made on all levels. Processing and visualizing it is becoming key in all sectors of the economy. Here’s where interdisciplinary work needs to happen. Let’s look to graphic designers who’ve done work with data visualization. I have a book called “Data Flow” that should have some great examples.