8 ways to visualize financial market data Bring clarity to complex financial data with interactive data visualizations Posted on 19 June 2024 by Scott Barber and Vanessa Fillis
Rethinking chart legends: when and how to use them? Combining legends with titles makes your visualizations simpler and more impactful – and it’s super easy in Flourish Posted on 05 June 2024 by Simona Tselova
Drive engagement: a guide to transforming charts with filters Unveil the hidden layers of your data by integrating interactive filters into your Flourish visualizations Posted on 24 May 2024 by Vanessa Fillis
How to identify trends and patterns with data visualization Discover five engaging chart types to show the story behind your data, from dynamic bump charts to informative scatter plots Posted on 26 April 2024 by Mafe Callejón and Vanessa Fillis
Daring to diverge: Flourish and WPP’s journey in data storytelling Uncover the process behind creating engaging and interactive visualizations that push the boundaries of conventional data design Posted on 19 April 2024 by Oli Darley
5 pitfalls to avoid when working with color in data visualization Mastering color theory for impactful data storytelling Posted on 15 November 2023 by Vanessa Fillis, Mafe Callejón and Simona Tselova
How we’re making Flourish visualizations more accessible Explore our latest updates and learn about our commitment to accessibility Posted on 13 November 2023 by Luisa Bider
A beginner’s guide to using text in data visualization Discover the most effective techniques for using text to create clear and understandable data visualizations Posted on 15 September 2023 by Simona Tselova
How to choose the right chart type for your data Confused about which visualization type to choose? This post will help you pick the most effective Flourish visualization for your data Posted on 13 September 2023 by Vanessa Fillis and Anna Powell-Smith
Dual axis charts: double the fun or double the trouble? Learn the pros and cons of dual axis charts, how to make them with Flourish and how to master them Posted on 12 April 2023 by Simona Tselova
Masters series: William Playfair, the father of statistical graphics Celebrating the legacy of the creator of the line chart, bar chart and pie chart 200 years after his death Posted on 22 February 2023 by Mafe Callejón
Choosing the right map type for your data Looking to represent your geographical data on a map? This post will help you pick the most effective map type for your data Posted on 01 February 2023 by Mafe Callejón
A guide to creating charts and graphs for social media Learn how to create visually appealing charts for social media using Flourish and Canva Posted on 06 January 2023 by Simona Tselova and Annie Parker
Enhance your data storytelling with animated charts Five ways to create animated charts that bring your data to the next level Posted on 02 December 2022 by Simona Tselova
7 quick ways to upgrade your data visualizations Sharing our top tips on how to best use Flourish to create compelling visualizations – without the stress Posted on 21 November 2022 by Annie Parker
PDFs are bad for data visualization and storytelling – but what’s the alternative? The use of PDFs is common among organizations, but they don’t guarantee best results Posted on 26 October 2022 by Simona Tselova
4 metrics to visualize in your elections coverage From voting intention to results, learn how you can bring elections data to life with interactive graphics Posted on 06 October 2022 by Mafe Callejón
Why data storytelling is important for your business How to effectively tell stories with data to convey a meaningful message across your industry Posted on 30 September 2022 by Simona Tselova
4 data visualization mistakes you’re probably making and how to fix them How to avoid misleading your readers with your charts Posted on 12 September 2022 by Yaning Wu and Mafe Callejón
Increasing engagement through data visualization How to flourish through data storytelling instead of data dashboarding Posted on 05 May 2022 by Simona Tselova
5 ways to effectively visualize survey responses On a scale of one to ten, how do you feel about visualizing survey data? Posted on 11 March 2022 by Yaning Wu
Masters series: Recreating John Snow's cholera map See an interactive version of John Snow's iconic cholera map Posted on 21 February 2022 by Mafe Callejón
Masters series: The data visualization legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois Step-by-step guide on creating visualizatins inspired by Du Bois Posted on 18 October 2021 by Flourish team
One dataset, ten visualizations Exploring the possibilities, strengths and weaknesses of different chart types Posted on 13 October 2021 by Mafe Callejón
How data visualization can help you communicate effectively We recreated some of the IPCC's climate charts and this is what we learned Posted on 20 August 2021 by Mafe Callejón
A guide to creating compelling visualizations Introducing a five-step best data practice framework Posted on 10 August 2021 by Simona Tselova
How to make interactive waterfall charts Easily create online waterfall charts that excel in visualizing financial insights Posted on 05 July 2021 by Helena Robertson
How to plot lines on a map and bring them to life with animation Visualize everything from railway lines to disputed borders with the line layers in our map templates Posted on 22 April 2021 by Helena Robertson, Luisa Bider and Vanessa Fillis
Masters series: Maarten Lambrechts' connected scatter plot Our series celebrates great visualizers and helps Flourish users follow in their tracks Posted on 06 April 2021 by Olivia Lawlor and Helena Robertson
3 ways to make your charts more accessible How to increase impact and engagement by designing for everyone Posted on 01 March 2021 by Lyndsey Pereira-Brereton and Luisa Bider
Masters series: John Burn-Murdoch’s step-by-step animated line chart We replicated John Burn-Murdoch’s animated line chart in Flourish, showcasing a compelling illustration of data storytelling Posted on 19 January 2021 by Olivia Lawlor and Helena Robertson
Unveiling patterns: how to master interactive heatmaps with Flourish 🔥 Explore heatmap examples, from climate science to market trends Posted on 16 July 2020 by Luisa Bider and Vanessa Fillis
When tables are the most effective form of data visualization 7 situations where it makes sense to use an interactive table instead of a conventional visualization – and how to make them in Flourish Posted on 11 March 2019 by Vanessa Fillis and Katherine Riley
Your ultimate guide to creating custom maps with Flourish With our Projection Map template, you can upload new geographies and customize them Posted on 23 October 2018 by Flourish team
How to visualize hierarchical data with Flourish From treemaps to radial trees, Flourish’s Hierarchy template makes it possible to produce five types of zoomable graphics without coding Posted on 20 September 2018 by Vanessa Fillis and Duncan Clark
How to create interactive chord diagrams Easily visualize connections with our Chord Diagram template Posted on 25 July 2018 by Vanessa Fillis and Julien Assouline
How to create interactive parliament charts in Flourish Effortlessly visualize election results with our interactive Parliament Chart template Posted on 06 July 2018 by Vanessa Fillis and Julien Assouline
