The best graphs, maps, and other data visualizations tell clear, emotional stories, according to a new book by designer and statistician Nathan Yau. Here, he offers insight on why some graphics ...

What Makes a Visualization Good? A good visualization should establish two aspects of the data being presented: Show connections within the data that are too complex to explain with words.

As you can see, good data visualization isn’t about showing data in an unusual way, making a graph look pretty, or adding unnecessary graphics for visual interest. It’s about showing the data as ...

4 Great Resources for Presenting Your Data Creatively Move beyond the bar chart and wow with charts from these inspirational sites.

Data visualization can present complex information in an easily grasped form, when it is done right.

Augmented reality and virtual reality could fundamentally change the way we interact with and interpret data.