Following on from my earlier post exploring different ways to present data, I have decided to analyse two examples of visualisations from the Guardian Data Store.
The first is a map of UK fuel shortages; ‘The Petrol Panic Mapped’. The map works because it is clear, simple and easy to use. The map is interactive, giving the user control and allowing them to display the information in the way that best suits them, prioritising data that they find most interesting. It also makes viewing the map a more entertaining experience, keeping users on the page for longer.