Tag: presentation

Uncategorized 3. April 2009

Bean counter … and proud of it

Controllers are bean counters. So what? Someone has to be – and it’s better that it’s done right. I believe that a good entrepreneur always excels at bean counting as well. That’s one thing that [...]

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Bissantz ponders 28. November 2008

Sailing under a pirate flag

Right now, it’s pretty safe to be a pirate – even though navies around the world are already sharpening their grappling hooks. As far as reporting is concerned, it also pays to be a buccaneer … [...]

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Bissantz ponders 8. August 2008

Stacking is out

Stacked charts are nothing but a hoax. They pretend to reveal structures but that rarely works on account of their design. Learn why that is and what alternatives are available. Stacked charts are commonplace [...]

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Bissantz ponders 14. March 2008

Pimp my chart, Bill!

Graphical elements are supposed to focus your attention on what is important. What they actually show, however, is often misleading. How can you avoid embarrassing mistakes? For starters, just steer clear [...]

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Bissantz ponders 1. February 2008

An arrow is no plus sign!

When managers and statistics collide, less is often more. In general, however, there are not enough statistics in data visualizations. The only requirement is that they need to be robust. This past Tuesday [...]

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Bissantz ponders 25. May 2007

No norm? No comparison!

Last week, we showed that chopping chart axes is not necessarily a crime. More important is what these fluctuations mean for our intended audience. That, of course, also applies when a reader is supposed [...]

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Bissantz ponders 9. March 2007

Art and Data Analysis I

Data analysis is a true art form. To present your results effectively, you need craftsmanship, creativity and drive. Appropriately, I find that exhibitions and books about art are a source of inspiration [...]

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Bissantz ponders 6. November 2006

Good reporting is boring

Appearance is not everything – in information design, at least. Forget multiple colors, 3D views, speedometers and hyperactive interfaces. It’s the content that makes reports really exiting, especially [...]

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