FlowingData
Nathan Yau's long-running blog on charts done well and badly, plus his own studies of how a day gets spent.
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How to get the most from it
FlowingData 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 brainy 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
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
FlowingData: quick answers
Is FlowingData free?
Yes. FlowingData is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use FlowingData?
No. You can use FlowingData without signing up for anything.
Does FlowingData work on a phone?
Yes. FlowingData works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is FlowingData safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does FlowingData take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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