How to Turn 175 Years of Words in Scientific American into an Image
A data designer explains the art and science of analyzing and charting text from 5,107 issues of this magazine
Moritz Stefaner, based in Germany, is an independent designer and consultant with a background in cognitive science and interface design. His work balances analytical and aesthetic aspects in mapping complex phenomena to support data–driven decision-making. Credit: Nick Higgins
A data designer explains the art and science of analyzing and charting text from 5,107 issues of this magazine
Search a 4,000-word database to see how language in the magazine evolved over time
How the words we use have evolved over the past 175 years
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