January 31, 2013
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We here at Column Five have been embracing health in the New Year, breaking in the office juicer, and getting more greens on Salad Wednesday. Led by some of our most conscientious coworkers, we enjoy a regular rotation of healthier snacks, too, like gluten-free chips and vegan cookies. We love the enthusiasm, of course, but we have noticed a trend in vegan conversations. The latest in our Visual Storytelling series explores this topic, which — don’t worry — has been approved by C5 resident vegan, Jake Kilroy.
January 24, 2013
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Social media is a great tool to connect us, but it’s also made us realize that maybe we don’t want to be connected to everyone. From Twitter to Tumblr, social media users are ruining our feeds with their blatant self-promotion, political rants, attention-seeking statuses, and those god-awful self-photos. Whether it’s your roommate, brother-in-law, or random professional acquaintance, many of these users have particular traits in common. But there is one person in particular who embodies it all. Find out who in the latest in our Visual Storytelling series.
January 17, 2013
Post by Lindsay Hathaway
Instagram has reinvigorated many artistic endeavors: social photo-sharing, old-timey photographic styling, and foodie dining excitement, to name a few. But none more so than the art of time-wasting. With their noses buried in their smartphones, you can bet most people are up to one thing—Instagramming. Last fall, information from Comscore even reported that users were spending nearly 1.5 times the amount of time on Instagram as they were on Twitter. And just today, Instagram announced it has reached 90 million total users, proving the app isn’t disappearing from peoples’ fingertips any time soon. If you’re wondering how on earth so much time is spent on Instagram, our Visual Storytelling pie chart breaks it down for you.
#timesuck
January 08, 2013
Post by Column Five
This week, more than a hundred thousand people—including a few members of the Column Five team—will be descending on Las Vegas for International CES, the world’s largest convention showcasing innovative consumer electronics and applications.
The 2013 convention will be the biggest ever, with 3,000 booths spread across 1.87 million net square feet of exhibit space. Innovative products from Pong to plasma TVs have all launched at CES, so we’re looking forward to getting a peak at what’s new for 2013 and beyond.
While we love the convention scene—and swag—navigating such a large floor can definitely be a bit overwhelming. The latest in our Visual Storytelling series takes a look at the day-by-day footpath many attendees are likely to follow.
January 03, 2013
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From beatniks to Steve Jobs, turtlenecks have retained a certain staying power in popular culture over the years. While the winter’s chill may have you seeking warmer clothing this season, you might want to consider your options. The latest installment in our Visual Storytelling series charts the trajectory of this iconic attire’s popularity. It might be time to retire that turtleneck in your closet and grab a scarf instead.
December 18, 2012
Post by Column Five
Mass appeal used to be a sign of popularity. That is, until hipsters happened. In hipster land, cool is uncool, new is old, and they won’t let you know which is which. Having trouble keeping up? Our Hipster Venn Diagram, the latest in our Visual Storytelling series, will help you make sense of it all.
December 13, 2012
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When it comes to clapping, the difference between insult and praise isn’t a fine line—it’s a point and a curve. How can you tell between an epic slow-clap build and the one thing worse than crickets and tumbleweed? Our Visual Storytelling chart here will help you.
December 06, 2012
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We’re neck-deep into the holiday season, and chances are with all the Christmas specialty drinks at your fingertips, you’ve gone home with a stomach ache at least once by now. Our latest Visual Storytelling infographic will help you determine what’s making you sick this holiday before your company Christmas party ends in disaster.
December 03, 2012
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God bless her. Try as she might, Mom just can’t seem to get a handle on this Internet thing. But it doesn’t stop her from asking you to help her upload photos, calling every time the screen freezes, or filling your inbox with warnings to check your backseat before driving home at night. The next time you get frustrated, take pity and remember that the World Wide Web is a scary place for her. This next piece in the Visual Storytelling series takes a look at what Mom’s biggest Internet fears entail. Now, go call your mother and make sure she’s alright.
November 16, 2012
Post by Lindsay Hathaway
Oh, the holidays. The time of year when so many people wonder, Am I really related to these people? Thanksgiving and Christmas can become more fun and enlightening or more difficult and exasperating with each course added to the table. But no fear, our Visual Storytelling Guide to Holiday Drinking will help you gauge your limit as the day (and your bottle) draws to an end.
