• 7 Do's and Don'ts of DataViz

    As sites like viz.wtf illustrate, there are many ways to create confusing and misleading data visualizations. There are also many common design-choice options that might be considered sub-optimal. This post outlines 7 common “mistakes”, with alternative…

  • Should I Choose a Pie Chart or a Bar Chart?

    Imagine you want a chart that shows how some whole is divided up among its constituent parts. Popular convention may tell you to think in terms of a pie chart. As an example, here’s a bare-bones pie chart with only three categories, showing some fictitious…