6/22/2023 0 Comments Visualize exampleData visualization can tell stories no other medium can. The magic of data visualization is that it can take complex data sets about complex topics and present them in ways that almost anyone can understand. Data visualization carries extra weight when it has purpose - when it’s more than just something nice to look at. I hope you’ve noticed a common theme so far. Data visualization tools aren’t much good without data to work their magic on, so networks like this (and the ethos of openness and sharing behind them) are vital. ( Large preview)įor those interested in learning more about linked data, DPpedia is a fine place to start. (Though D3’s force-directed graph is perhaps a more mainstream equivalent.) The LODC has come a long way since starting with 12 datasets in 2007. Maintained by John Philip McCrae for the Insight Centre for Digital Analytics, the graph is built using LOD Cloud Draw. The Linked Open Data Cloud visualizes more that 16,000 links between 1,300 data sources on the Web. Speaking of the interconnectedness of things, here’s something I became aware of while researching the Semantic Web a couple of years ago. The project is a testament to Dante’s original work, the works it has since inspired, and the power of digital tools to capture the true interconnectedness of things. Each contains a wealth of artworks inspired by the text - from over 70 museums by more than 90 authors. The sections of the book have been broken down into chapters, and the chapters into passages. DivineComedy.digital is a “digital humanities tool” which shows how Dante’s Divine Comedy has manifested itself in the art across the seven centuries since it was published. As creators Fernanda Viégas and Martin Wattenberg put it, this makes Wind Map a “living portrait” of wind patterns in the contiguous United States.ĭata visualization isn’t just about showing information - it’s about showing the connections between information. The numbers are pulled through from the National Digital Forecast Database which is updated hourly. The site is a testament to the importance of publically available data (this will be a running theme in this article). It makes for a stunning at-a-glance picture, with more granular detail available by hovering and zooming. Thicker, faster lines equate to stronger winds. More importantly, it’s intuitive to understand, a true mark of quality data visualization. This Wind Map showing wind patterns in the US is a stunning example of how data can transcend spreadsheets and become something beautiful. Wind Mapĭata doesn’t have to be dusty and boring - it can be vibrant and alive. From wind maps to the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory, data visualization can take you to some remarkable places. This edition of Web Design Done Well showcases magnificent examples of data visualization on the web, and closes with some of the countless resources available to those who want to learn to make their own. Also, subscribe to our newsletter to not miss the next ones.Part 5: Delightful Data Visualization Examples.Part 1: The Ordinary Made Extraordinary.
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