Conspiratorial Design – Visualizing the Bigger Picture

Conspiratorial Design: Information Design for the Bigger Picture examines the subtle interplay between information design and the construction of narratives, questioning the assumed objectivity of data. Carlo Bramanti argues that data are never just facts—they are arguments—and visualizations are not neutral; they synthesize particular worldviews, carrying implicit biases and intentions.

By exploring the intersections of design, persuasion, and conspiracy, Bramanti exposes how information graphics can shape perception, reveal hidden structures, and influence communities seeking meaning amidst complexity. This book challenges readers to reconsider the authority of visual data and recognize the conspiratorial undertones inherent in the act of representation, highlighting design’s power to both clarify and obscure.