The Data Visualisation Catalogue
A reference of every chart type and what each is genuinely for, worth reading before defaulting to a bar chart.
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How to get the most from it
The Data Visualisation Catalogue sits in Data Visualisation under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Visual journalism and open data done properly — charts you can interrogate rather than just look at. The argument is in the interaction.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Data Visualisation Catalogue: quick answers
Is The Data Visualisation Catalogue free?
Yes. The Data Visualisation Catalogue is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Data Visualisation Catalogue?
No. You can use The Data Visualisation Catalogue without signing up for anything.
Does The Data Visualisation Catalogue work on a phone?
Yes. The Data Visualisation Catalogue works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Data Visualisation Catalogue safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Data Visualisation Catalogue take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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