Should tables be off the table?
We’re in an art gallery…… but there are no paintings on the walls. The paintings are just described to us….
Read more on Should tables be off the table?Marriages – when two become one
We’ve published 2 new pieces on Visual.ONS today that push our beta site into new storytelling and data visualisation territory….
Read more on Marriages – when two become oneIn a relationship – it’s complicated
A strategy for choosing the right chart. So far we’ve covered a lot of charting tips about using your axes…
Read more on In a relationship – it’s complicatedDoes the axis have to start at zero? (Part 2 – bar charts)
I recently wrote a blog post about axes on line charts starting at non-zero values. However, bar charts are a…
Read more on Does the axis have to start at zero? (Part 2 – bar charts)Does the axis have to start at zero? (Part 1 – line charts)
At the risk of ruffling a few data vis feathers … no? But there are often occasions when it should….
Read more on Does the axis have to start at zero? (Part 1 – line charts)Use your y-axis
…to its full potential Last year we launched a data visualisation best practice section on Style.ONS.gov.uk. In an effort to…
Read more on Use your y-axisThe big end of year Digital Content wrap up [Part 2]
Welcome back! In part 1 we took a look at Visual.ONS (this year’s biggest highlight for our team) and how it related…
Read more on The big end of year Digital Content wrap up [Part 2]The big end of year Digital Content wrap up [Part 1]
It’s been a bit quiet from much of the Digital Content side of Digital Publishing division over the past few…
Read more on The big end of year Digital Content wrap up [Part 1]You asked us anything! Summary of our first Reddit AMA
We recently hosted our first Reddit AMA in the ‘Data is Beautiful’ community. It’s the first time we’ve held a…
Read more on You asked us anything! Summary of our first Reddit AMAONS to host AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit
For those who don’t know, Reddit is a source for what’s new and popular on the web, often called the…
Read more on ONS to host AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit