First Coined In 2011
Visualized Data
To make sense of a real-time stream of information, more event managers, news organizations, and brands turn to visualization to leverage data, better understand it, and tell a clearer story.
Trend Longevity Rating
B
Graded B in 2026 ·
a strong prediction that largely held up
a strong prediction that largely held up
How this trend held up
The widespread overuse of infographics has created more skepticism of visualization, but better user interfaces, gamified design, and narrative storytelling continue to stand out and attract attention.
Every past trend prediction is re-reviewed and graded with a Trend Longevity Rating, measuring how much each originally curated trend still matters years later.
