Learning

Pack circles, figure out the transitions between time segments, and then generate frames to string together.

R provides functions for basic shapes, but you can also draw your own for maximum fun.

There are “better” ways to show proportions over time, but sometimes you just want an animated donut.

Represent individual counts with grouped units to make data feel less abstract.

While the reshaped geography doesn’t work all the time, the use of size to show data can be more intuitive in some cases.

Use color to reinforce or add another layer of meaning to a regular line chart.

A more readable alternative to Venn diagrams for when you have more than a few sets.

Now that we’ve discovered another way to annoy chart snobs, here’s how you can make your own spirals.