What great scrollytelling looks like — and how to build it yourselfDiscover scrollytelling examples and how Flourish makes scrollytelling possible without writing a single line of codePosted on 27 May 2026 by Vanessa Fillis
Grouped bar charts: What they are and when to use themA clear guide to comparing categories side by side, and how to build them in FlourishPosted on 13 May 2026 by Lavinia Rossi
What are radial hierarchy charts and how to create one (with examples)Understand how radial charts work – explore radial trees, sunburst diagrams, and when to use eachPosted on 08 May 2026 by Lavinia Rossi, Oli Darley, Simona Tselova
8 types of charts you need to master data visualizationA beginner-friendly guide on what each chart shows, how to read it, and how to make it clearerPosted on 13 April 2026 by Simona Tselova
How to use radar charts for clear, insightful data storiesLearn when radar charts work, when they mislead, and how to create clearer alternatives with FlourishPosted on 30 March 2026 by Duncan Clark, Simona Tselova, Lavinia Rossi
Bar graph vs line graph: how to choose the right chartA clear breakdown of when to use bar graphs versus line graphs — and how to choose the right one for your data.Posted on 20 March 2026 by Lavinia Rossi
How to grab attention with data – my checklist for interactive storytellingWhat 3000 charts taught me about creating engaging visualizationsPosted on 03 February 2026 by David Foster
Sales reporting: how to create interactive sales reports that drive business decisionsA practical approach to sales reporting that leadership teams rely onPosted on 07 January 2026 by Rob Porter
Dual axis charts: why they spark debate, and how to get them rightA closer look at how dual axis charts work, the ways they can mislead, and the moments when they genuinely reveal useful insightsPosted on 18 December 2025 by Simona Tselova
Drive engagement: a guide to transforming charts with filtersReveal insights and comparisons in your data by adding interactive filters to your Flourish visualizationsPosted on 22 October 2025 by Vanessa Fillis
How AI can help you make better chartsLearn six practical ways to leverage AI for data visualizationPosted on 07 July 2025 by María Fernanda Callejón
Beyond the Numbers: data that connects starts with storytellingTakeaways from Canva’s new report to elevate how your business works with dataPosted on 05 June 2025 by Simona Tselova
A marketer’s guide to data storytelling: from insight to impactShowcase results, identify trends, and get buy-in with visualizations that speak louder than numbersPosted on 05 June 2025 by Cherie Robertson
From numbers to narrative: smarter ways to share sales performanceLearn how to turn sales metrics into clear, useful stories that drive actionPosted on 05 June 2025 by Cherie Robertson
Linear vs logarithmic: choosing the right scale for your storyDiscover when to use linear or logarithmic scales to bring clarity to your data and tell a stronger storyPosted on 13 March 2025 by María Fernanda Callejón
8 easy ways to visualize financial market dataBring clarity to complex financial data with interactive data visualizationsPosted 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 FlourishPosted on 05 June 2024 by Simona Tselova
How to identify trends and patterns with data visualizationDiscover five engaging chart types to show the story behind your data, from dynamic bump charts to informative scatter plotsPosted on 26 April 2024 by Mafe Callejón and Vanessa Fillis
Daring to diverge: Flourish and WPP’s journey in data storytellingUncover the process behind creating engaging and interactive visualizations that push the boundaries of conventional data designPosted on 19 April 2024 by Oli Darley
5 pitfalls to avoid when working with color in data visualizationMastering color theory for impactful data storytellingPosted on 15 November 2023 by Vanessa Fillis, Mafe Callejón and Simona Tselova
How we’re making Flourish visualizations more accessibleExplore our latest updates and learn about our commitment to accessibilityPosted on 13 November 2023 by Luisa Bider
A beginner’s guide to using text in data visualizationDiscover the most effective techniques for using text to create clear and understandable data visualizationsPosted on 15 September 2023 by Simona Tselova
How to choose the right chart type for your dataConfused about which visualization type to choose? This post will help you pick the most effective Flourish visualization for your dataPosted on 13 September 2023 by Vanessa Fillis and Anna Powell-Smith
Masters series: William Playfair, the father of statistical graphicsCelebrating the legacy of the creator of the line chart, bar chart and pie chart 200 years after his deathPosted on 22 February 2023 by Mafe Callejón
Choosing the right map type for your dataLooking to represent your geographical data on a map? This post will help you pick the most effective map type for your dataPosted on 01 February 2023 by Mafe Callejón
A guide to creating charts and graphs for social mediaLearn how to create visually appealing charts for social media using Flourish and CanvaPosted on 06 January 2023 by Simona Tselova and Annie Parker
Enhance your data storytelling with animated chartsFive ways to create animated charts that bring your data to the next levelPosted on 02 December 2022 by Simona Tselova
7 quick ways to upgrade your data visualizationsSharing our top tips on how to best use Flourish to create compelling visualizations – without the stressPosted 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 resultsPosted on 26 October 2022 by Simona Tselova
4 metrics to visualize in your elections coverageFrom voting intention to results, learn how you can bring elections data to life with interactive graphicsPosted on 06 October 2022 by Mafe Callejón
Why data storytelling is important for your businessHow to effectively tell stories with data to convey a meaningful message across your industryPosted on 30 September 2022 by Simona Tselova
4 data visualization mistakes you’re probably making and how to fix themHow to avoid misleading your readers with your chartsPosted on 12 September 2022 by Yaning Wu and Mafe Callejón
Increasing engagement through data visualizationHow to flourish through data storytelling instead of data dashboardingPosted on 05 May 2022 by Simona Tselova
5 ways to effectively visualize survey responsesOn 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 mapSee an interactive version of John Snow's iconic cholera mapPosted on 21 February 2022 by Mafe Callejón
Masters series: The data visualization legacy of W.E.B. Du BoisStep-by-step guide on creating visualizatins inspired by Du BoisPosted on 18 October 2021 by Flourish team
One dataset, ten visualizationsExploring the possibilities, strengths and weaknesses of different chart typesPosted on 13 October 2021 by Mafe Callejón
How data visualization can help you communicate effectivelyWe recreated some of the IPCC's climate charts and this is what we learnedPosted on 20 August 2021 by Mafe Callejón
A guide to creating compelling visualizationsIntroducing a five-step best data practice frameworkPosted on 10 August 2021 by Simona Tselova
How to make interactive waterfall chartsEasily create online waterfall charts that excel in visualizing financial insightsPosted on 05 July 2021 by Helena Robertson
How to plot lines on a map and bring them to life with animationVisualize everything from railway lines to disputed borders with the line layers in our map templatesPosted on 22 April 2021 by Helena Robertson, Luisa Bider and Vanessa Fillis
Masters series: Maarten Lambrechts' connected scatter plotOur series celebrates great visualizers and helps Flourish users follow in their tracksPosted on 06 April 2021 by Olivia Lawlor and Helena Robertson
3 ways to make your charts more accessibleHow to increase impact and engagement by designing for everyonePosted on 01 March 2021 by Lyndsey Pereira-Brereton and Luisa Bider
Masters series: John Burn-Murdoch’s step-by-step animated line chartWe replicated John Burn-Murdoch’s animated line chart in Flourish, showcasing a compelling illustration of data storytellingPosted 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 trendsPosted on 16 July 2020 by Luisa Bider and Vanessa Fillis
When tables are the most effective form of data visualization7 situations where it makes sense to use an interactive table instead of a conventional visualization – and how to make them in FlourishPosted on 11 March 2019 by Vanessa Fillis and Katherine Riley
Your ultimate guide to creating custom maps with FlourishWith our Projection Map template, you can upload new geographies and customize themPosted on 23 October 2018 by Flourish team
How to visualize hierarchical data with FlourishFrom treemaps to radial trees, Flourish’s Hierarchy template makes it possible to produce five types of zoomable graphics without codingPosted on 20 September 2018 by Vanessa Fillis and Duncan Clark
How to create interactive chord diagramsEasily visualize connections with our Chord Diagram templatePosted on 25 July 2018 by Vanessa Fillis and Julien Assouline
How to create interactive parliament charts in FlourishEffortlessly visualize election results with our interactive Parliament Chart templatePosted on 06 July 2018 by Vanessa Fillis and Julien Assouline
