Some thoughts about the “fun” elements of trying to produce an interactive choropleth map. This part focuses on CSS and JavaScript issues that popped up on some mobile web browsers.
Census map – part 1
Some thoughts about the “fun” elements of trying to produce an interactive choropleth map. This part focuses on the general design considerations.
Improving on a pair of pie charts
A brief discussion about perceptual problems associated with pie charts and some suggested alternatives to using a pair of pie charts to show the composition of a whole at two different points in time. Uses data from an International Energy Agency report.
Relaying data through web browsers
Some thoughts on how modern web browsers and JavaScript libraries can allow data to be relayed in a more engaging and transparent manner. Includes an interactive example using multivariate census data.