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Definitely interesting. The best visualisations can encode information in multiple dimensions though, often as high as 5 or 6 (Minard's graphic of the march of
by michaelscott 10y ago
Definitely interesting. The best visualisations can encode information in multiple dimensions though, often as high as 5 or 6 (Minard's graphic of the march of Napolean is probably the most well-known example, encoding data in about 5 dimensions I think: https://images.thoughtbot.com/analyzing-minards-visualization-of-napoleons-1812-march/minard_lg.gif https://images.thoughtbot.com/analyzing-minards-visualizatio...)
That linking logic is an interesting point though... you almost need a Flow-like system that can link the data display of one visualisation to another (or all the others). A tool like that would be very useful.
- infinite8s 10y agoWell, Minard's graphic is actually 2 charts - the top one maps distance/abstract geography (2 dimensions), size of the army, and time/direction of movement. The bottom one maps the temperature to time during Napolean's retreat. It's tough to encode more than 3 separate dimensions on a chart (usually 2 spatial axes and a color/shape/size axis) and have it still be useful for analysis/presentation.