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"83% of our charts were just line and bar” 👀 The Health Foundation has done a comprehensive audit of 244 charts uncovering critical issues. See how a single audit sparked a shift in their data storytelling, and tips for doing your own ➡️ “Our mission is to build a healthier UK. Visualising data helps audiences quickly grasp complex issues, increases awareness of critical challenges, and empowers decision-makers to take informed action” - Lisa Hornung Want to read the full article? https://lnkd.in/eg9RD3XE

What’s your go-to map style? This year, the 3D map template stole the spotlight during the #30DayMapChallenge as one of the most adaptable and a definite crowd favorite 🗺️ Why is it so well-loved? Because it gives you a solid foundation while still allowing your creativity to take the lead Discover how our team, Charmyne Mamador and Joseph Witcombe, used it in three very different ways ➡️

South Africa 🇿🇦 stepped into the spotlight as the G20 Summit host this year, showing its rise as a leading emerging market and investment hub Together with Brand South Africa and Naspers Limited, we visualised the trends shaping South Africa’s growth story. Swipe through to explore the insights ➡️

Line and pie charts are classics but they’re just the beginning 🤔 Curious to see what’s possible? Here is a sample of ideas from Scott Barber 💡 In our recent webinar, we explored chart types that go beyond the basics, perfect for web publishing, investor pages, or even social posts Watch the replay of Interactive charts for annual reports https://lnkd.in/g_RZavxD

Visualizing why yesterday’s stock market reversal was so weird and unnerving https://lnkd.in/e-b4Uddk #stocks #investing #nvidia #spx

Black Friday has become Black November. Fatigue is setting in, and so are the post purchase feelings 😮💨 With extended offers and cost-of-living pressures, the landscape looks a little different this year While the numbers here are predictions, they closely reflect real shopper behaviors. And yes, “forgot to return it” is more common than you’d think (you aren’t alone 👀) Do any of these feel familiar? We'd love to hear if you have a regret or win from Black Friday

You asked, and Oli Darley delivered. Swipe for a behind-the-scenes look at the settings that brought this scatterplot artwork to life 🎨 Here’s Oli’s creative process, broken into 3 key phases: 1. Sketch the idea: on paper or use Canva for quick mockups. It all begins with a strong concept 2. Prep the data: load your data into the scatterplot template and tweak the column bindings to match your design 3. Fine-tune the details: adjust the points, labels, colors, background etc to bring your vision to life What should we create next? Let us know in the comments or tag us, we’re here to help 🤝

This dataset is a powerful reminder: time is always moving, and so are the people in it 🫶 These line charts, created by María Fernanda Callejón, explore who Americans physically spend the most time with as they age. They reveal how our social circles shift, starting with family, peaking with partners, kids, and coworkers, then tapering into solitude later in life Not living in America? How do you think your country compares? 📊 Laid out in a grid of line charts for easy comparison 🔍 Explore the visualization here https://lnkd.in/eFjje77E

Charmyne Mamador from our team dropped a cosmic twist for the #30DayMapChallenge — a 3D map showing 100,000+ stars reimagined. It’s a playful experiment with a powerful visual punch ✨🌍 Are you participating in the #30DayMapChallenge? Continue to tag Flourish, we love seeing what you create 👏

Who is updating an interest rate chart this week? 👋 In Flourish, you can easily highlight the latest value in your chart with the final dot setting. Ideal for showing interest rates, sales, or inflation where that last number matters most. Lyndsey Pereira-Brereton explains how to add it to your chart with ease. It’s a subtle touch, but a powerful one.