Joyful Infographics is a practical guide by Nigel Holmes that demonstrates how data can be communicated more clearly and memorably through narrative, humour, metaphor, and strong visual hierarchy. Rather than treating charts as neutral containers, Holmes frames infographics as editorial constructions that must make deliberate choices about emphasis, simplification, and audience comprehension, while still respecting accuracy. This is relevant to my practice because it supports my interest in diagramming and publication design as forms of translation—helping me balance information density with immediate readability, and encouraging me to use visual rhythm, annotation, and storytelling to make complex relationships feel legible and engaging.