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SHARC
A beginner’s framework and guide for designing data visualizations
Design your chart in 3 steps
Common Mistakes
Scale
Use consistent scale divisions to accurately represent the range in values of the data presented
Hierarchy
Name your data story accurately and concisely and organize a visual path of details to support it
Axis
Decide whether or not the “zero rule” will most accurately represent the data
Readability
Clear the visual path of any clutter and use easy to read fonts and graphic elements
Color
Employ sparingly and intentionally and make accessible