Before you visualize your data, you should take the time to think about who your audience is and what message you are trying to convey to them. After you understand your message clearly, you can start to build your visualization. Chart picking tools can be useful at this stage to frame your idea and determine what type of chart might best convey your message.
This page is broken up into two sections. The first section contains tips for using chart picking tools and suggestions for when and where to use certain types of charts. The second section discusses how to most effectively use color in data visualization.
