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FlowingData Forums » Forum: - Recent Posts http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:59:49 +0000 Dealing with clunky labels (like income levels) http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/dealing-with-clunky-labels-like-income-levels#post-2527 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:49:14 +0000 Kim Rees 2527@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi KevinP, I would suggest moving away from a pie chart. It sounds like you could do this side-by-side comparison with a grouped bar chart. That way it would both be easy to compare, and the axis labeling would be easy and intuitive. Kim Dealing with clunky labels (like income levels) http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/dealing-with-clunky-labels-like-income-levels#post-2526 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:59:05 +0000 KevinP 2526@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I live in Korea and making various charts regarding schooling based on some data I have. One of the charts regards monthly income level, but the labels are very lengthy, especially as I have to use local currency.This gives me levels like: W100,000 or below W100,100,000 to 20,010,000 W200,100,010 to 30,010,000 (etc) W70,010,010 or above The two categories at the extremes are okay, but the middle ones (xxxx to xxxx) are awfully long and look horrible on a pie chart. (It sorta has to be a pie or donut chart because I'm setting up other pie charts next to it for comparison; otherwise a bar graph would be better.) I can't just put '(upper limit) or below' because, even though most people would understand it, it's inaccurate. These categories do not include the previous one. I may have to put in a legend, but I'm resisting this because legends make data less obvious as the eye has to bounce back and forth between the legend and the graph. Plus the other charts that it will be adjacent to do not need legends so I'd like to be consistent. Is there a simpler way to make these labels readable that I'm overlooking? (My audience is people residing in Korea so I have to kep the currency local. Converting it to $US makes some funky categories anyway.) Getting Started w/ your.flowingdata http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/getting-started-w-yourflowingdata#post-2525 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:59 +0000 eklypse 2525@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I'd like to use yfd on a protected account. That is, anyone who wants to follow me must submit a request which I can then approve. I hoped that whatever automated feature that would cause yfd to follow back would thus generate such a request which I could then approve, but as yet, no request has appeared. I started following @yfd a couple hours ago, so I figured the request would appear by now. Is there anything I can do to make this work (short of turning off the privacy on my account)? Thanks in advance! SVG map of Canadian Census tracts http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/svg-map-of-canadian-census-tracts#post-2522 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:52:21 +0000 drivenbydata 2522@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I wrote a Python library for creating SVG maps from shapefiles. You know where to get a shapefile of Canadian census tracts? SVG map of Canadian Census tracts http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/svg-map-of-canadian-census-tracts#post-2521 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:22:26 +0000 fuller.daniel 2521@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi, I just did the US county themed map tutorial. I would like to do something similar with Canadian census tracts and census data. Has anyone come across a Canadian census tract SVG file? I've done some searching and haven't found anything. If one is not available any suggestions on creating a SVG file for Canadian census tracts. Thanks, Dan Changing scale of a treemap http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/changing-scale-of-a-treemap#post-2520 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:35:57 +0000 dnallen 2520@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ You can use the <code>scale</code> argument in the <code>map.market</code> command. Continuing Nathan’s example you could do: <code>map.market(id=data$id, area=data$views, group=data$category, color=data$comments, main="FlowingData Map",scale=50)</code> Now the scale will go from -50 to 50. Freelance Project: JavaScript DataViz Canvas Developer http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/freelance-project-javascript-dataviz-canvas-developer#post-2519 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:09:11 +0000 useallfive 2519@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Use All Five is looking for a talented and passionate JavaScript Developer to join our team as soon as possible for a high profile data visualization project. Use All Five is a digital agency located in Venice, CA. We rock n' roll with an array of exciting brands (Google, YouTube, HP and more), as well as cutting-edge agencies (Saatchi, BBDO, Chiat Day, etc.) We’re collaborative, informed, and flexible, with the simple goals of exceeding each client’s expectations, and having an incredible time doing it. Requirements <ul> <li>Solid skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and cross browser implementations.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge about the cool stuff in CSS3.</li> <li>JavaScript framework experience, preferably Closure. But you know your way around the DOM, AJAX, and JSON regardless.</li> <li>Knowledge of optimizing CSS/JavaScript performance, by coding practices and tools.</li> <li>Knowledge and/or use of HTML5 (Canvas, WebGL, etc).</li> <li>Knowledge in how to gracefully degrade. </li> <li>Experience in a version control system like SVN or Git.</li> <li>Exceptional collaboration, listening, written, and verbal communication. Able to own individual projects as well as the ability to work within a team.</li> </ul> ++ Points <ul> <li>Portfolio, GitHub (or other open-source account), list of published works.</li> <li>Experience with Google Closure Toolkit or Python.</li> </ul> Apply <a href="mailto:hellofellows@useallfive.com" rel="nofollow">Email us</a> links (no attachments) to recent work samples and a little bit about you. Visualizing your travel history http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/visualizing-your-travel-history#post-2518 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:37 +0000 mariasolina47 2518@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ We offer the Markelov`s simulator ! This electric massager is a result of long-term research in the sphere of <a href="http://www.bodytherapy-mb.com" rel="nofollow">anticellulite massage</a>, muscle pain, traumas. It is manufactured in accordance with doctors’ recommendations. The massager consists of a programming device and electrode header. The pain-relief effect is based on the influence of electrical impulses. It regenerates tissues, softens hardened muscles, stretches and relaxes them. Try it, you will not regret! Visualizing your travel history http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/visualizing-your-travel-history#post-2517 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:35:06 +0000 tmcw 2517@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Awesome! Especially the fact that it fits into a very specific, storable, long-lasting medium is really cool. I was actually looking at a very similar thing, but web-based, and found that representing a cube was too difficult to understand quickly, so settled on 2D: <a href="http://macwright.org/2012/01/02/longitude-over-time.html" rel="nofollow">http://macwright.org/2012/01/02/longitude-over-time.html</a> - but a physical cube nails it! Changing scale of a treemap http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/changing-scale-of-a-treemap#post-2516 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:20:03 +0000 elmany 2516@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi, I'm follow the wonderful tutorial: <a href="http://flowingdata.com/2010/02/11/an-easy-way-to-make-a-treemap/" rel="nofollow">http://flowingdata.com/2010/02/11/an-easy-way-to-make-a-treemap/</a> But I've been looking for a way to change the scale without luck. Can someone help me with this? Tanks in advance Hiring: Data Visualization designer in NYC http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/hiring-data-visualization-designer-in-nyc#post-2515 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:15:01 +0000 Jim Anness 2515@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I am looking for a data visualization designer for a prestigious consulting firm in NYC. This will be a long-term consulting role. Hours can be full-time or flexible and you should be local to the NYC metro area as you will need to meet with the group. Projects will vary greatly, but all will be data intensive. The designer will be responsible for researching project, crunching data, designing and presenting their interpretation. Interested candidates should email a CV and a portfolio link or samples to janness<at>redstreamtechnology<dot>com tools for a web 3D interactive map http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/tools-for-a-web-3d-interactive-map#post-2514 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:22 +0000 leosampieri 2514@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Let me add this, for example: each company could be represented with a sphere, or a cube, with some little banners floating around displaying some data; and some lines coming out of this sphere would link it to other companies from the same industry, or the same corporation; for example, Sony and Sony Music, or Disney and Buena Vista. The user should be able to navigate this 3D space, very much in the same way of Google Earth. Thanks! tools for a web 3D interactive map http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/tools-for-a-web-3d-interactive-map#post-2513 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:03:32 +0000 leosampieri 2513@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi everybody!. New here. I'd like to know which tools I should use in order to make a 3D, web based, interactive and scalable map of media and entertainment companies. That is, I'd have a database with all the companies listed, and each company would have a series of data to be displayed: amount of employees, country of origin, market area where it belongs (radio, cinema, TV, etc.), and other data yet to be defined. Hope I could explain myself clearly enough. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Leo. Ongoing contract-Data Viz-NYC-Midtown http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/ongoing-contract-data-viz-nyc-midtown#post-2512 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:51:08 +0000 Laura Hunter 2512@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ My client in midtown is one of the worlds most respected publishers of country, industry and risk analysis. They are currently seeking a Data Visualization specialist. Someone who can turn raw data into online charts, indexes, infographics etc. This role will be doing the heavy lifting in collaboration with a small multidisciplinary team and is ongoing. They are hoping for someone on site full time. Interested parties will please email a resume with work samples to <a href="mailto:laura.hunter@vividresources.com" rel="nofollow">laura.hunter@vividresources.com</a> Thank you, Laura Hunter Creating Graphs in Illustrator (Quick Question) http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/creating-graphs-in-illustrator-quick-question#post-2511 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:02:49 +0000 eelert 2511@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi! It does seem possible to change the shape of data points in Illustrator. Adobe has a nice tutorial: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/illustrator/articles/illcs2at_chart_print.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/illustrator/articles/illcs2at_chart_print.html</a> Visualizing your travel history http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/visualizing-your-travel-history#post-2510 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:15:19 +0000 patrick.stewart 2510@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ *I do work at TripIt, so...just a disclaimer. Design student Cemre Güngör completed his master's thesis this last December using his TripIt data to visualize his travels in 2011 in some very creative ways. Congrats to him for graduation and looking forward to more personal data visualizations! Some of his work: <a href="http://work.cem.re/#1229609/Travel-visualisation" rel="nofollow">http://work.cem.re/#1229609/Travel-visualisation</a> Flikr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/f/sets/72157628396293399/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/f/sets/72157628396293399/</a> network and directed lines http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/network-and-directed-lines#post-2508 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:31:17 +0000 dnallen 2508@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ If you are ok with just getting straight lines connecting the nodes rather than great circles you can use the R command <code>arrows</code> to get arrows. PhD in HCI for data visualization jobs? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/phd-in-hci-for-data-visualization-jobs#post-2507 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:20:42 +0000 nathany 2507@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hey Chloe, 1. I think people have gone both directions with MS or PhD and have been successful in industry and academics. For example, Ben Fry heads his own firm Fathom Information Design and Martin Wattenberg and Fernanda Viegas at Google. They're PhDs. On the other hand, Lee Byron at Facebook has a bachelors and Anita Lillie, who's a data visualization designer at LinkedIn has an MS. So it's a mixed bag. 2. It'll vary by employer. In my experience, they're most impressed with what you can do more than the education level, but obviously a PhD says something about that. 3. Academics in general is about research, so you're looking for new things, and then testing to see if they work. The hope is that results can then be applied to the real world. The IBM VCL, for example, is research-based, but they try to apply that to the real world (otherwise IBM wouldn't fund that sort of thing). Jeffrey Heer is in academics, but I see his work pop in the real world, too. SEO Data Analyst - at Manta where technical & creative people thrive! http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/seo-data-analyst-at-manta-where-technical-creative-people-thrive#post-2506 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:24:00 +0000 rhurlbert@manta.com 2506@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Want a new job in 2012 where your talent and ideas are rewarded? Want to work with one of the fastest growing social communities in the world? Then Manta is the place for you! 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(best job in the world!!) http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/jess3-is-hiring-information-designers-best-job-in-the-world#post-2505 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:07:38 +0000 jess3 2505@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Please email <a href="mailto:jessethomas@jess3.com" rel="nofollow">jessethomas@jess3.com</a> a link to your work -- At JESS3 we take complex topics and large data sets and make them accessible through beautiful visuals. We are a creative interactive agency that specializes in the art of data visualization, adding context and meaning to the exponentially growing world of data around us. We challenge ourselves and our clients to push the limits of what creativity and engagement mean. Our services range from UI / UX, animation, content creation and digital PR to developing large-scale installations, social strategies, data visualizations and infographics. 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