Archives for category: Data + Graphics

Sometimes, it’s hard to know what the best visual form for your data might be.

For those taking baby steps into graphs and charts, check out ChartChooser, which presents 17 charts and a list of purposes. Click on your intentions and the site will show you which charts could work for your data.

Admittedly, your choices are somewhat limited — but the good part is that you’ll get free Excel or PowerPoint templates that allow you to create the chart of your choice.

As more organizations focus on database journalism, the ability to make complex information visually pleasing yet easy to understand is going to become more important.

If you haven’t already, check out Infosthetics, one of the coolest collections of online infographics I’ve seen yet.