Projects
Graphics by Nathan Yau, borne out of everyday curiosities, learning experiments, and mild insomnia.
Brewing Multivariate Beer
I was toying around with the idea of multivariate beer, where the ingredients varied by county demographics. Could I taste the difference? Here's how the experiment went.
Mapping the Most Common Races
Select one or more races for a quick comparison. Counties are colored by the most prevalent.
It’s All Greek (or Chinese or Spanish or…) to Me
In English, there's an idiom that notes confusion: "It's all Greek to me." Other languages have similar sayings, but they don't use Greek as their point of confusion.
State Income Tax Brackets Charted
I’m sure you finished your taxes months ago, but here’s a chart of…
How We Spend Our Money, a Breakdown
We know spending changes when you have more money. Here's by how much.
Where to Find Jeopardy! Daily Doubles
Placement of Daily Double clues, from season 1 to 31. Watch them play out.
Interactive: When Do Americans Leave For Work?
We don't all start our work days at the same time, despite what morning rush hour might have you think.
Interactive: How Americans Get to Work
The way that people get around can say a lot about how a place is made up. Here's an interactive map that shows how people get to work in America.
Relationship Status Geography
Some places attract young singles, whereas others attract married couples and families. I was curious how this varied across the country, so I mapped it.
Chart of Cousins
For every family get-together I go to, it seems there are more kids running around. I know that they are related to me somehow, but what do I call them? Maybe this chart will help next time.
Data Fluency is Out Now
Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication, by Zach and Chris…
