sometimes complexity is the best option

HELLO DESIGNERS!

Today, what I'm going to write about is the fact that complexity is a paradox, because it raises interest, but only to a point.

The explanation of complex concepts often result in visually complex graphics that are information rich, convey meaning though an increased use of detail patterns, shapes, colours, density... which means that we take long to process it.

Even though it seems a contradiction, complexity sometimes is the best way to expalin complex conceps that could have been explaines as deeply as in this kind of graphics in any other way.
This is an example:

http://elearningexamples.com/complex-assault-on-bin-laden-infographic/

This graphic is complex in the aspect of realism, so to say, that is has been drawn following a pattern created on reality, and it has no space for invention. The fact of being so realistic conveys meaning too, and explains us exactly how was it placed behind the mountain etc.

Another example of complex infographic that is more useful this way is the use of different views such as the exploded view:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploded_view_drawing

This graphic is realistic and uses an exploded view to transmitt the structure of this thing. This graphic is more effectiv ethan any other abstracct graphic to explain structure, because this way we can see all the parts of the piece and how are the assembled.

Concerning journalism, I want to say, that many times a complex graphic can help us to explain a concept,but thta we have to take care of which kind of audience we are adressing, because complex graphics many times require a previous knowledge that we can not take for granted among our readers.

I hope you found it useful!