Global Interest Rate Tracker
In: Finance Global Economy Interactive Maps Politics Source: WSJ Updated regularly US Economy
26 Apr 2010Central bank rates from 2004-present (updated 4/20). See how countries are exiting from their stimulus policies.
Death and Taxes 2011
In: Politics US Economy
26 Apr 2010Wallstats has released their annual visualization of the President’s discretionary budget. Lots of interesting information and a great example of how good design can get even better over time.
Napkin Map of NYC
26 Apr 2010A map of the NYC skyline as seen from the rotating restaurant the View. I like the simplicity and practicality.
Small Multiples: When to Use Them
26 Apr 2010A nice article from Juice Analytics on the advantages/disadvantages of using small multiples in graphic design, along with some good examples.
US Income Tax Brackets (1910-10)
In: Politics US Economy
23 Apr 2010Another nice visualization from Stephen over at weathersealed.
Deaths from Natural Disasters (1979-08)
23 Apr 2010Can’t help but think this could have been visualized better. (via)
Man vs Volcano
23 Apr 2010I love political cartoons in general. but strong characterizations don’t always correspond with reality.
The image:
Actual comparison:
Economic Indicators Dashboard (Apr ‘10 ver)
In: Employment Finance Housing Interactive Stock Market US Economy
23 Apr 2010One of my favorite summaries of economic indicators. Click on any of the “historical details” to see what each indicator means and why it’s important.
European Airport Status Map
19 Apr 2010Looks like they might be updating this periodically (was showing 9:50am Monday when I posted). Related article.
Here’s another one from the Guardian that also shows the spread of the ash over time:
So You Need a Typeface
16 Apr 2010A humorous look at font selection
Dirty Priest Relocation Map
In: Culture Interactive Maps
15 Apr 2010Click on any line to get a popup of the details of that case.
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