Approaches to Visualising Big Data

james@loxodrome.io

@JamesLMilner

James Milner

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We need to be critical about how we approach displaying information

Let's talk about some techniques

When is a heatmap not a heatmap

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Plug:  Labelgun

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Other things to consider

Legibility is crucial

Rainbow colour schemes 👎

Favour simplicity

Mobiles Matter

Context 👍

Conclusion

• Data sets are growing
• We can handle that
• Think about user needs & device
• Simplicity and legibility win out