Below I have compiled a list of some free data visualization tools you might be interested in checking out…Enjoy! Tools for visualizing public data: Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As the charts and maps animate over time, the changes in
Read more →Infographics (or infoposters) are showing up everywhere. You may think they look cool and are interested in integrating them into your own work, but you don’t know how you could use them effectively. Below I’ve compiled a few questions to help you determine when strategically applying this
Read more →Would you like to create simple animated graphics like the one above? I have drafted an overview to how you can using Adobe Photoshop. You may find that is easier than you think. (Don’t be intimidated by the long list of directions. They basically repeat themselves.) Creating
Read more →I wanted to pass along another great resource guide that the Tactical Technology Collective has produced. Lots of good information about how you can use mapping for advocacy. If you read nothing else, I would recommend checking out the list of resources on page 23. Guide Overview:
Read more →Click here to find out. Interested in creating a short film to help explain your work? Contact us to learn how. It may be easier than you think.
Read more →Visualizing the US Electric Grid, source: NPR This interactive visual has a lot of information on it. But unless I’m missing something (which could be very likely) it seems to be missing some key pieces of information for understanding. The visual shows the U.S. electric grid, and
Read more →Pie goes great with dinner, but does not always pair the best with information. If you are looking for an alternative to the overused pie chart to explain percentages, here’s a clever alternative. It is particularly effective in this case because the percentage is so small and
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