Big data sure looks purty…

FourSquare has released a set of video showing their millions of logins for some of the world’s major cities. Fascinating to watch the yellow of transport streaking into the New York City and then the blue glow as the nightlife takes over.

More on FastDesign >

Big data

Lies, lies and damned statistics maybe but beautiful when put together like this.

Obama infographic

Not only is this an effective way of communicating the material (duh, info graphic on video!) but it’s the fact that a US administration has actually decided to present information this way, alongside other forms I’m sure, it feels like US politics has stepped into the 21st century…