Visual Capitalist
Daily infographics on markets, commodities and demographics, designed to be understood in a single glance.
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How to get the most from it
Visual Capitalist sits in Data Visualisation under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- 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 beautiful and brainy.
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
- A one-round break between tasks
- Looking at something lovely
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Visual Capitalist: quick answers
Is Visual Capitalist free?
Yes. Visual Capitalist is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Visual Capitalist?
No. You can use Visual Capitalist without signing up for anything.
Does Visual Capitalist work on a phone?
Yes. Visual Capitalist works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Visual Capitalist safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Visual Capitalist take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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