Small Multiples

Use smaller versions of the same chart type to compare across categories.

How to Make Square Pie Charts in R

Instead of traditional pie charts that rely on angles and arc lengths to show parts of a whole, try this easier-to-read version.

Small multiples for NBA game differentials

Adam Pearce charted minute-by-minute point differentials for NBA games during the 2014-15 season.…

How to Make Horizon Graphs in R

The relatively new and lesser known time series visualization can be useful if you know what you're looking at, and they take up a lot less space.

How We Spend Our Money, a Breakdown

We know spending changes when you have more money. Here's by how much.

How to Make Interactive Linked Small Multiples

Small multiples are great, and the right interactions can make them even better. A primer and a how-to.

Small Maps and Grids

Maybe you want to make spatial comparisons over time or across categories. Organized small maps might do the trick.

Small Multiples in R

Make a lot of charts at once, line them up in a grid, and you can make quick comparisons across several categories.