Infographic of the Day

Can You Spot The Animal Sounds Hiding In These Prints?

We all know what a whale sounds like--but what does all that singing look like?

Mapping All The Security Cameras That Are Watching You

You may not be able to control the privacy of your electronic data. But keeping yourself off security cameras? There’s an app for that.

Infographic: This Chart Will Turn You Into A White Wine Snob

Infographic: This Chart Will Turn You Into A White Wine Snob

A handy chart offers 20 new ways to talk about el vino blanco.

Infographic: How To Tell The Difference Between 66 Varieties Of Cheese

Infographic: How To Tell The Difference Between 66 Varieties Of Cheese

Stilton or Roquefort? This chart’s got you covered.

This Is What STEM Jobs Really Look Like

We’ve heard a lot about how science, technology, engineering, and math jobs are the key to the future. Well, there are more of them--and they’re more valuable to the economy--than you think.

Infographic: Where Will A Map Of The Smiths’ Discography Take You?

Infographic: Where Will A Map Of The Smiths’ Discography Take You?

Calling all fans of 1980s Brit rock.

Turn Your Foursquare Check-Ins Into A Beautiful Map

Turn Your Foursquare Check-Ins Into A Beautiful Map

A new service called Etch convert print your Foursquare data into a beautiful poster. The inspiration: none other than data-viz guru Nicholas Felton.

Watch: A Superb Introduction To The Wide World Of Infographics

Data visualization can be an esoteric subject. Here’s a great, 7-minute video to distill the topic for you.

The Insane Growth Of China’s And India’s Megacities Mapped Through Satellite Imagery

These charts--made with information from weather satellites scanning the ground--show how wide and how tall cities around the world have grown. What’s happening to the size of cities in Asia will blow your mind.

Infographic: The Worst Jobs Throughout History

Infographic: The Worst Jobs Throughout History

How does making iPhones at Foxconn compare to tasting Hitler’s food? Now you know.

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Infographic of the Day

Infographic of the Day: Infographic: How To Tell The Difference Between 66 Varieties Of Cheese

Innovation by Design

The Amazing Judges For Our 2013 Innovation By Design Awards

From the Editor

Thanks for stopping by Fast Company’s Co.Design. If you’ve been a reader for some time, you’ll notice that we’ve just unveiled a brand-new redesign. You can read about the thought process behind it here. Our content, of course, will be the same: Our focus is on highlighting the world’s best examples of design and innovation, working in concert.

We started this site with a few simple premises in mind. First, design is a window onto the world at large, and the culture we live in.

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