The SciencesFebruary 19, 2016
Data Visualization Advice for Scientists
Dataviz engineer Robert Simmon demonstrates how adhering to a few best-practice design principles can make graphics easier to read
Stories by Robert Simmon
Robert Simmon is a data visualization engineer at Planet Labs, and was previously the lead visualizer at NASA's Earth Observatory. He is an expert at creating clear and compelling imagery from satellite data, including the Earth at Night and the 2002 Blue Marble. His work has been featured in Physics Today, Fast Company, the Apple iPhone, and the cover of National Geographic.