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Tufte's Six Principles for Graphical Integrity
Edward Tufte's principles have defined the gold standard for data visualization. Learn the six rules that separate authoritative charts from chartjunk.
December 12, 2025
Featured Posts
Bar graphs and histograms look similar but serve completely different purposes. This guide clarifies the key differences.
December 12, 2025
Line Chart Examples: Real-World Trends and Time Series
December 11, 2025
The Aesthetic of Authority: How Prominent Companies Design for Trust
December 11, 2025
Bar Chart Examples: Real-World Applications and Best Practices
December 11, 2025
How to Create a Bar Chart in Google Sheets (Step-by-Step Guide with Images)
December 11, 2025
Histogram vs. Bar Graph: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right One
Design Principles
Learn the foundations of effective data visualization
December 12, 2025
Tufte's Six Principles for Graphical Integrity
Edward Tufte's principles have defined the gold standard for data visualization. Learn the six rules that separate authoritative charts from chartjunk.
December 11, 2025
The Aesthetic of Authority: How Prominent Companies Design for Trust
Learn how The Economist creates instantly recognizable, authoritative charts. Deconstruct their signature color palette, narrative titles, and design principles for better data visualization.
January 25, 2025
What Makes The Economist's Charts so good?
There's something special about charts from The Economist. But why is that?
January 5, 2025
The best way to declutter charts
Before you know it, your chart is bloated and unreadable. Make sure to declutter your chart before presenting
Comparisons
Understand the differences between chart types and approaches
December 11, 2025
Histogram vs. Bar Graph: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right One
Bar graphs and histograms look similar but serve different purposes. Learn the key differences and when to use each type with practical examples and visual comparisons.
November 11, 2025
Think-cell vs Chartbuddy vs Vizzlo for charts in Google Slides
Compare Chartbuddy against leading chart creation tools like Vizzlo and Think-cell. See which features matter most for your workflow.
March 14, 2025
What is a bar graph?
What Is a Bar Graph? Definition, Examples & How to Read One
Examples
Real-world inspiration from leading publications
December 12, 2025
Line Chart Examples: Real-World Trends and Time Series
Discover 16 professional line chart examples from The Economist, Financial Times, WSJ, and leading data platforms. See how experts visualize trends and time-series data.
December 11, 2025
Bar Chart Examples: Real-World Applications and Best Practices
Discover real-world bar chart examples across business, research, and finance. Learn when to use standard, grouped, and stacked bar charts with practical applications.
Tutorials
Step-by-step guides to creating better charts
December 11, 2025
How to Create a Bar Chart in Google Sheets (Step-by-Step Guide with Images)
Learn how to create professional bar charts in Google Sheets. Step-by-step guide covering data preparation, chart types, customization, and sharing options.
December 11, 2025
How to Create a Line Graph in Google Sheets (Step-by-Step Guide with Images)
Learn how to create professional line graphs in Google Sheets with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Includes tips on customization, trendlines, and data visualization.
April 16, 2025
How to customize charts in google sheets
Created a chart but don't know what to do next. Learn how to customize charts in Google Sheets.
January 24, 2025
Color usage in charts - the basics
Using colors is hard. Bright colors? Gray tones? Alignment with your brand? Learn more here.