Bump Charts: When Rank Matters More Than Value

Bump Charts: When Rank Matters More Than Value

Bump-Chart In many dashboards, the focus is on absolute numbers. But in competitive contexts, rank often matters more: Who is leading? Who is catching up? Who has slipped? A bump chart highlights ranking changes over time. Clean lines and consistent colors make it...
Bivariate Choropleth Maps: One Map, Two Metrics

Bivariate Choropleth Maps: One Map, Two Metrics

Choropleth-Map Traditional choropleth maps typically display a single variable. When two factors need to be compared across locations, this often requires switching between maps, making comparisons difficult. Bivariate choropleth maps addresses this by: Combining two...
Violin Plots: A Smarter Way to Compare Data Distribution

Violin Plots: A Smarter Way to Compare Data Distribution

Violin-Plot Violin plots use vertically mirrored shapes to show how values are distributed, making it easier to compare patterns across categories. They are effective for side-by-side comparisons, using width to represent variation and spread. Histograms can display...
Upset Plots: Scalable Visualization for Overlapping Data

Upset Plots: Scalable Visualization for Overlapping Data

Upset-Plot When the number of overlapping categories increases, Venn diagrams lose their effectiveness. They become cluttered and difficult to read Circular layouts do not scale well beyond three sets Visual comparisons between combinations are hard to interpret Upset...
Hexbin Charts: A Clearer View of Dense Data

Hexbin Charts: A Clearer View of Dense Data

LinkedIn-HexBin-Plot In dense datasets, important patterns often remain hidden due to overlapping points. Traditional scatter plots struggle when thousands of data points compete for space, masking trends and creating visual noise. Hexbin charts address this challenge...