most mentioned NFL players<\/a>” from 2012. Though this graphic is not new or flashy, I’ve always felt that it gets the job done and I really appreciate the creativity.<\/p>\nTo me, this graphic satisfies all of Tufte’s tenants and the basic principles of design. It shows contrast in a very blatant and easily understandable manner, and does not contain any jargon. There is also a helpful explanation for the criteria used to determine the “most mentioned players,” so the information seems verifiable and not arbitrary. Additionally, the use of simple bar graphs adds a great deal to this graphic without overwhelming a reader. The audience could spend 10 minutes looking through each bit of information in this graphic, or take one look at it and have the gist – Tim Tebow was the most popular. To me, that is a huge factor in making a successful infographic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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