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I really like the artistic style of this; the illustrations that look like sketches on graph paper are cool. The actual graphs that are “sketched” on this look especially good.

I give this infographic a B overall. In some places it has really good data visualization, but in other spots a lot of the information is in text. I like the bar graph at the bottom comparing average salaries for new vs. experienced developers: this part has pretty good data visualization and doesn’t use a lot of text to present the data. The other line graph could be improved if it used logos of the different developing styles to mark points on the line. Also, the statistic next to the line graph about the demand for Android experience could use some graphics to represent the data more visually. The statistic above it about iOS is good because it has the actual iOS logo next to the salary figure.

I like the startups vs. banks section; the use of colors here is a good way to create data visualization. The wallet graphic is an easy-to-understand visual way to represent the average salary data. The top portion of this infographic also has good data visualization. The little nerdy characters lined up to visually show the number of computer science graduates vs. the number of computer science graduate jobs is a really nice touch. Also, the shaded-in UK visually tells readers that the data in this infographic will be about tech jobs in the UK.

Overall I really like the artistic style of this infographic and it kept me interested. There are some strong spots when it comes to data visualization and a few spots that could use some additional graphics and illustrations to bring it to life a little bit more. A few minor improvements would really make this a top-notch infographic.

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This is a very slick IG. It’s streamlined, well organized, modern and informative. The design is clean and simple in appearance, but in a professional way, not a lackluster one. The data viz here is extremely easy to interpret. If an infographic of this sort were available for every profession, it would probably be much easier for everyone to choose a career path!

My favorite sections here are the “Where are the UX Jobs” map and the “Must Know Tools of the Trade” (although technically, since “Must Know” is being used as an adjective, it should be hyphenated… but that’s why I’m blogging and not working in User Experience). The bubble chart is a really nice way to convey quickly where the most jobs are, and it’s extremely valuable to students, graduates and those switching fields to know the skills desired in a User Experience career.

The infographic does get a little text-heavy in the first and last sections, but the nature of those sections makes it difficult or impossible to pare down the text. I think they add enough to the overall impact of the infographic that they aren’t particularly problematic. It seems like a small suggestion, but since the job titles are mentioned in a heading, they don’t need to be repeated in the job description section. Cutting out two words, again, seems practically pointless, but the less text there is, the faster it can be read–infographics aren’t supposed to be about reading. This way, the sections could begin, “Provide a deep understanding and insight of user behavior,” instead of, “User Researchers provide a deep understanding….”

Did you notice that’s pretty much my only critique? That’s because this is a fine example of an infographic. It’s earned an A. Put on your party hats!