๐ŸŽฎ Can you spot the better chart?


๐Ÿ‘‹ Hi!

Iโ€™m currently teaching data visualization with R and Python to over 1,000 people, and I absolutely love it! โค๏ธ

Each course includes a Discord channel where students share their charts and get constructive feedback.

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โ€‹A common struggle

Hereโ€™s something Iโ€™ve noticed: most students are great at coding, creative, and know the dataviz best practices.
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But many still struggle with design.

They produce charts that are technically correct but not very pleasant to look at.
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So what really makes the difference, once your plot is theoretically correct, between a polished, professional-looking chart and one that feels... off or untrustworthy?

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โ€‹A little game to help

To tackle this, I created a simple dataviz design game.

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Youโ€™ll see pairs of charts side-by-side and must choose which one looks better.
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Each pair highlights one key design concept that can elevate your charts from โ€œmehโ€ to โ€œwow.โ€
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That's the first question:

Hopefully, this little game will help you elevate your design skills!

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A shoutout

I got the idea from Canโ€™t Unsee โ€” a similar game focused on UI design that Iโ€™m a big fan of.

Thanks to Diana MacDonald for the original beautiful charts! I just created โ€œdegradedโ€ versions of them and built the game around it. ๐Ÿ™
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Try it out and let me know

This is just the very first version, and Iโ€™m eager to hear your feedback.

Did you like it? What could be better? What design caveat is missing?
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Please hit reply and share your thoughts! ๐Ÿ™

See you next week,
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Yan
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PS: I love pushing the boundaries of online learning. If you like this game you'll love my R and Python dataviz courses!
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Yan Holtz

โ€‹Find me on X, LinkedIn, or check my Homepageโ€‹

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๐Ÿ‘‹ By the way, here is how I can help!

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Check yan-holtz.com or hit reply any time! I love hearing from you.

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