(With enough visualization methods to warrant a periodic table, it can be confusing to know what to use and when—and which visualizations are even worth considering at all. This series of posts is intended to introduce you to the visualization approaches that we find most useful, practical, and audience-friendly.)

Small Multiples allow the comparative visual display of multivariable data that would otherwise be difficult to present in a single chart.

In data visualization, animation is overrated. OK, it's an interesting option if you can see a clear pattern emerging when displaying data over time/space

Kaiser Fung (Junk Charts, Principal Analytics Prep) takes a nice set of maps from Reuters, and explores religious diversity in Sri Lanka. This post illustrates how to produce different charts without changing the visual design.

Learn how to configure your model to enable a Grand Total (multiple) when adding small multiples to native visuals in Power BI. There's a mix of modeling and Power Query (M)agic involved. So tune in to learn more! Video by: Reid Havens

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Ann K. Emery writes, speaks, and consults on data visualization and data analysis.

After reading storytelling with data or participating in a workshop , people often ask how they can incorporate the lessons into a recurring (i.e. monthly, quarterly) report. These reports often materialize as a PowerPoint deck, which started sparsely, but over time has taken on a life of its o

Randy Olson demonstrates how small multiples can be used to communicate data more effectively than animated GIFs.

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Interactive clinical data visualization is a powerful tool to investigate data and share detailed insights in an efficient way. Learn more with these 3 examples

The Beijing 2022 edition of DataViz Weekly looks at 4 awesome Olympic medal trackers offering an insightful view of medal counts with great visualizations.

Diagramming with yFiles: Modern graph drawing libraries for creating, editing, viewing, and automatically arranging diagrams and networks. On nearly any platform or technology.

Explore top 10+ data visualization projects in 2025, complete with source code, suitable for beginners to advanced levels. Also find the importance of data visualization, tools, use cases in detail.

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Data visualization techniques are integral to memorable and persuasive messaging.

The best coffee tables come in multiples—these nesting options are proof.

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