When Data Becomes Visual Insight — DataViz Weekly

May 23rd, 2025 by AnyChart Team

Snapshots of four new projects showing when data becomes visual insight with the right data visualizationSeeing data is not the same as understanding it — that is where visualization makes the difference. This edition of DataViz Weekly features fresh examples showing how insight emerges when numbers are presented thoughtfully. Whether you work with data or just follow it, here’re four new projects we thought you wouldn’t want to miss:

  • Aviation incidents in America — CNN
  • County population across the United States — Kyle Walker
  • Cuts in U.S. science funding — The Upshot
  • Measles vaccination impact — Our World in Data

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New Visual Data Stories Worth Checking Out — DataViz Weekly

May 16th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

New Visual Data Stories Worth Checking OutQlik Connect was a blast — catch some highlights on our LinkedIn if you’re interested. With all that whirlwind now behind, we’re completely back in the flow of our Friday tradition with a new edition of DataViz Weekly. As always, it is all about sharing great projects that show how visualization lets data talk and sparks insight. Today, we bring you four new visual data stories to check out:

  • Visual guide to papal election — Atlo
  • Chance of death on birthday — The Pudding
  • Sinking ground in U.S. cities — The Washington Post
  • Chinese products in American homes — The New York Times

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New Impressive Examples of How Data Visualization Works in Practice — DataViz Weekly

April 11th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

Collage of Four Screenshots from New Impressive Examples of How Data Visualization Works in Practice Featured in This Edition of DataViz WeeklyNew week, new visualizations that deserve your look! DataViz Weekly brings together several strong new examples demonstrating how data visualization works in practice — making patterns visible, comparisons clearer, and context easier to understand.

  • S&P 500 drops and recoveries over time — FlowingData
  • Herd immunity thresholds in disease outbreaks — The Upshot
  • Renewable energy targets in the Mediterranean — Ember
  • Red Sea under Houthi attacks — International Crisis Group

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Pinch-to-Zoom in Stock Charts — JS Chart Tips

March 5th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

A stock chart with pinch-to-zoom functionality and JavaScript codeStock charts are designed to handle large volumes of time-based data, and smooth navigation is key to working with them effectively. One common need is zooming — whether to focus on a specific time range in greater detail or to get a broader view of the data.

In our JavaScript stock charts, zooming works out of the box through the scroller element, which appears by default as the main navigational UI control, making it easy to adjust the visible range on the go. For even greater flexibility, the range selection UI provides extra tools like preset time period buttons and date input fields. You can also activate zooming via mouse wheel scrolling with the zoomOnMouseWheel() method, which corresponds to the two-finger swipe gesture on touchpads and trackpads.

Pinch-to-zoom is another intuitive zooming option. It allows users to zoom in and out naturally on mobile and touch devices by moving two fingers farther apart or closer together. This is also easy to implement — and it is exactly what we cover in this edition of JS Chart Tips. Learn how to add pinch-to-zoom to your JavaScript stock chart!

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Data Visualization in Action: Fresh Examples — DataViz Weekly

February 14th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

Data Visualization in Action: Fresh Examples in DataViz WeeklyWe’re back with DataViz Weekly, where we showcase some of the best new data visualization examples — from individual charts and maps to full-scale visual stories and projects. Take a look at our latest picks:

  • Swiss research funding — Colas Droin
  • Education and voting patterns in U.S. presidential elections — Jon Boeckenstedt
  • City walkability and improvement potential — The Economist & Matteo Bruno et al.
  • Self-censorship in Super Bowl halftime shows — Artur Galocha for The Washington Post

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Quadrant Chart with Custom Image Markers — JS Chart Tips

February 11th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

JavaScript quadrant chart with images as markers, showing its codeDisplaying unique images as markers can add a distinctive touch to your charts, making data visualization more engaging and informative. In this edition of JS Chart Tips, we will guide you through the process of using custom image markers for each data point in a quadrant chart with our JavaScript charting library.

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New Charts & Maps Turning Data Into Insights — DataViz Weekly

January 31st, 2025 by AnyChart Team

Four New Charts and Maps Turning Data Into Insights, Featured on DataViz WeeklyDataViz Weekly is here with a spotlight on new charts and maps that do a great job of turning data into meaningful insights. Today, we invite you to explore the following projects, each demonstrating how data visualization helps reveal patterns, tell stories, and deepen understanding:

  • European electricity transition — Ember
  • The United States vs. China on global trade — Lowy Institute
  • Single-parent families in America — The Washington Post
  • Pregnancy through health metric shifts — Maggie Appleton

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Stock Chart with Custom Time Intervals — JS Chart Tips

January 30th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

A custom data grouping time frame interval in a JavaScript stock chart with codeGrouping data points into appropriate time intervals is essential for making stock charts more readable and insightful. While raw data may be collected at a high frequency, such as every minute, financial analysts and traders often need to view broader trends, where grouping data into 5-minute, 15-minute, 1-hour, 1-day, and other time frames can provide clearer insights. In this edition of JS Chart Tips, we will walk you through the process of setting a custom time interval for a stock chart using our JavaScript charting library.

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Compelling Fresh Data Visualizations Not to Miss — DataViz Weekly

January 24th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

A cover image showing a collage of the four compelling data visualizations featured in this DataViz Weekly editionWelcome to the first regular edition of DataViz Weekly in 2025! Last Friday, we wrapped up the year with a special Best Data Visualizations of 2024 post. Now we’re back to our usual format, highlighting some of the most compelling new visuals that caught our attention recently. Here are the first featured projects of the year — dive in and get inspired:

  • Nokia Design Archive — Aalto University
  • AI research collaborations — Rest of World
  • Orientation of ski slopes — OpenSkiStats
  • Policy preferences in a hypothetical U.S. multiparty system — NYT Opinion

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Best Data Visualizations of 2024 — DataViz Weekly

January 17th, 2025 by AnyChart Team

Cover image with text Best of Year 2024, presenting the article Best Data Visualizations of 2024In 2024, data visualization remained a vital tool for exploring complex topics and presenting insights in engaging ways. From global conflicts and environmental challenges to cultural phenomena and historical trends, charts and maps provided valuable perspectives and captivated audiences.

This special edition of DataViz Weekly highlights the best data visualizations of 2024. Featuring projects selected by FlowingData, The Pudding, and the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN), as well as year-in-review collections from leading media sources, it offers a curated look at some of the most compelling visual storytelling created during the year. All aboard!

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