It’s interesting to see how visualizations of the pandemic have evolved over the past year, and the NY Times is often at the forefront. This example uses small multiples, radial graphs and color to compare the barriers to vaccination by geography.

It’s interesting to see how visualizations of the pandemic have evolved over the past year, and the NY Times is often at the forefront. This example uses small multiples, radial graphs and color to compare the barriers to vaccination by geography.

I was browsing an exhibit of Utagawa Hiroshige when I came across these delightful examples of small multiples to teach how various shadow creations are made. I never cease to be amazed by the power and impact of this relatively simple technique for comparison.