Die Zeit

As an editor in the infographics department of the weekly newspaper "Die Zeit," Matthias Holz not only designs the illustrations but also developed the entire concept of the infographics. This includes topic selection, research, text creation, layout design, and illustrations. It is crucial that his infographics convey information efficiently and clearly. Neutrality is paramount – opinions or evaluations have no place. Below, we present three of his infographic projects that demonstrate his skills in infographic illustration and concept development.

HIV

In this infographic, Matthias has summarised the current state of scientific knowledge on HIV as a global pandemic. The goal of this work was to paint a positive picture of the progress being made. Many people are not aware that HIV is now a very treatable disease and that new infections are declining worldwide. Notably, the number of cases in Africa is decreasing due to good access to medication and ongoing education efforts. However, there is a concerning increase in new infections in Eastern Europe.

Distelfalter

This graphic is about the migration of the painted lady butterfly. Over the course of three generations each year, it undertakes the longest migration in the animal kingdom. From the African continent to Northern Europe, the butterfly follows the growth periods of its host plants in sync with the changing seasons.

Swimwear Fashion

An infographic illustrating the evolution of women's swimwear. As the central illustration, Matthias chose a woman in a bikini from the 1960s. Surrounding this main figure are silhouettes of various swimwear styles from different decades, showcasing the changes and diversity of styles over time.