The data-to-ink ratio refers to the proportion of a visualization dedicated to meaningful data versus unnecessary design elements. A high data-to-ink ratio ensures that your visual is both ...

Although data visualization tools have always been popular in the design space, the right data visualization tools can aid just about any field of work or personal interest.

Designing user-centered visualizations for policymakers follow much the same approach as other user-centric design: Start by defining user needs (Consider key questions: What’s the policy issue ...

The best graphs, maps, and other data visualizations tell clear, emotional stories, according to a new book by designer and statistician Nathan Yau. Here, he offers insight on why some graphics ...

Many organizations today are taking steps to become data driven by utilizing models, analytics, data visualizations, and dashboards as an integral part of decision making. This is happening in ...

Every year, more than one million scientific articles are published in the life sciences. Two-thirds of them include statistical figures that are not always understandable, interpretable, or ...

The OpenOrd layout predictably shows a fairly diffuse layout, though helpfully captures the graph’s dual center. GDELT GKG 2016-2018 Outlink Graph (Google News / Top 5 / Top 10,000) Using ...

Data visualizations are a big reason why. Heritage project coordinator Isabel Isidro said the popularity and reach of these online products show they are having an impact, specifically when it ...

Data is inherently complex, so an expert in visualizations spells out steps to reduce complexity and help organizations glean the information they need.

A lot of the work was pamphlets to hand out to students, or posters to put around campus. That’s where my design skills were used for a good cause. When I came across data visualization, I didn’t know ...