2015 Industry Survey - Infographic Volume 1

[Jeff Mottle]

The first in a long series of infographics we will be releasing from the 2015 CGarchitect Visualization Industry Survey. Enjoy!

 

#archvizindustry

 

http://cgar.ch/industry-surveys

 

[John Dollus]

What does this infographic represent? It's missing a title. I assume it represents the survey participants but it may also be a breakdown of computer operators who love cheese. Either way, it also needs a total sample mention so some conclusions can be drawn. For example, does 7% equate to two women or 500? Also, if you add quotation punctuation to infer a direct quote, you should also cite the author. Otherwise, it's just a statement.

[Jeff Mottle]

What does this infographic represent?

As the title at the top suggests it's from the CGarchitect Industry survey While the results are only from the survey, statistically there is a 3% error of margin to what I believe will be the industry as a whole as well. I did not put the margin of error on the infographic as the market size is not 100% known and is only an educated guess.

 

 

For example, does 7% equate to two women or 500?

As the title says architectural visualization industry survey, the implied assumption is that it's of those who took the survey. As above though I think it could also be applied to the entire industry with a 3% margin of error based on the calculation I did.

 

 

 

Also, if you add quotation punctuation to infer a direct quote, you should also cite the author. Otherwise, it's just a statement.

LOL, It's a graphic, not a university research paper. But as the graphic is only found on CGA, posted by me and has cgarchitect all over it, one can safely assume it's CGA being referenced in the "Our" Edited November 11, 2015 by Jeff Mottle

[Ernest Burden III]

Great, two women in our entire industry. At least I've met one of them, and she's awesome.

[Jeff Mottle]

Great, two women in our entire industry. At least I've met one of them, and she's awesome.

Well, two in Canada that took the survey. There are a lot more worldwide obviously

[Ernest Burden III]

I know, just kidding. Still, young women should see this as an opportunity.

 

Thank you for the work and expense to collect, interpret and publish this information.

[harryhirsch]

young women huh?

[Nic H]

^ theres a good reason why there arent many

[John Dollus]

Here's an example to illustrate the critique:

 

http://graphicpolicy.com/2014/04/19/smith-micro-lets-us-know-about-the-professional-animator-and-artist-job-market/

 

In the above example, the title is specific and descriptive of the information. An example for yours would be, "Demographics among x number of visualization artists around the world". Adding the proper citation source which points to the website and '2015 Architectural Visualization Industry Survey' would indicate it is only a portion of a much larger pool of information and direct the reader to where they can find out more info.

 

Adding the number of the respondents to the title would satisfy the problem of what the percentages represent. As it stands, the reader could equally assume there are 100 people in the world doing the work or 2 million. Each is just as likely when room is left for assumptions.

 

With links upon links upon posts upon pinterest additions by those huge fans of quilting infographics, it's impossible to tell where your image will end up so adding your name to the quote has very real benefits.

Also, you kinda are presenting the information with the legitimacy of a research paper so might as well follow the format rules. Walks like a duck and swims like a duck and all that.