"A picture is worth a thousand words. But if you include an entire database, make it interactive, and add filtering options, the word-to-picture exchange rate is even better.

Infographics at their best are more than just pictures — they can provide new understandings, succinct summaries, or just plain old fun."

I'd add that infographics or interactive journalism isn't just about dumping data or putting a picture on a page. It's about telling a story, providing context through visual (and interactive means).