Edward Tufte has written seven books, including Visual Explanations, Envisioning Information, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, and Data Analysis for Politics and Policy. He writes, designs, and self-publishes his books on analytical design, which have received more than 40 awards for content and design. He is Professor Emeritus at Yale University, where he taught courses in statistical evidence, information design, and interface design. His current work includes landscape sculpture, printmaking, video and a new book.

Topics covered in one-day course

• fundamental strategies of information design
  
• evaluating evidence used in presentations
  
• statistical data: tables, graphics, and semi-graphics
  
• business, scientific, legal, financial presentations
  
• complexity and clarity
  
• effective presentations: on paper and in person
  
• use of video, overheads, computers, and handouts
  
• multi-media, internet, and websites
  
• credibility of presentations
  
• design of information displays in public spaces
  
• animation and scientific visualizations
  
• design of computer interfaces and manuals
  

Beginning at the Polish-Russian border, the thick band shows the size of the army at each position. The path of Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow in the bitterly cold winter is depicted by the dark lower band, which is tied to temperature and time scales.