What happened when I used an inclusion rider at a data conference This is the blog post that I wish I would have found when I got invited to speak at a data conference and decided… Read the complete story
A golden ratio for line charts with truncated y-axis While we hold that bar charts should start at zero, there is no such expectation for line charts. But you’ll always find someone on… Read the complete story
Redesigning an important graph about a carbon tax Data visualisation is a language for humans. Computers and machines are fine with raw data. On the other hand, humans are often interested in… Read the complete story
Eyeo 2018: Conferencing in the age of the Internet Holding my plate, I spotted a participant eating alone. “Thanks for saving me a seat”, I said as I sat with him. As we… Read the complete story
The upward climb of Max Verstappen in Monaco It doesn’t matter if you kick a ball, ride a horse, dance with skates or race down a hill: all sports tell the same… Read the complete story
The convoluted making of a simple chart Finding the right concept is my favourite part of doing data visualisation. It depends on understanding the topic, the message and the audience and… Read the complete story
5 tips for visualizing concepts What does banking look like, in one image? How about evaluation? And training? That was the easy part. Now, what about the need to… Read the complete story
When economists get excited about charts On Twitter, Matt Notowidigbo, Associate Professor of Economics at Northwestern University, has started a very interesting thread. I want to start a Twitter thread!(*) QUESTION:… Read the complete story
A targeted country When a mass shooting in the US appears at the top of the news cycle, it’s difficult to talk or even think about something… Read the complete story
The colour palettes of the Obama official painted portraits The portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama were unveiled this week and one of their most striking features is their colour palettes. The one… Read the complete story
