Best and Weirdest Charts in 2018


Best and Weirdest Charts in 2018

Nate Silver's 538 put out their 45 best and weirdest charts in 2018


Scrolling through it is interesting to note the variety of charts. Some are interactive, some are static. Some are familiar but more are unique chart types. Types you don't see in your 'excel chart options'. Yet, they are trying to convey information to a wide audience so they must be clear. Must use color well.Many have as many words as they do marks.

Most put the thesis right in the chart title



Another year-end list can be found on Tableau. It is interesting the difference between the two sites. It feels to me that Tableau data visualizations featured here are made for data people by data people. Where as 538's are a bit simpler for a larger audience. Most of the Tableau chart require you to interact before you can get useful information.  One of the most interesting charts is the Harry Potter Spells chart. I don't know how useful it is but it looks great.














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