Design Charts With Honest Communication
Data & Dashboards · charts
Updated 2026-07-28
- Visuals influence perception.
- Never distort:
- Scale.
- Proportions.
- Comparisons.
- Avoid:
- Truncated axes that exaggerate differences.
- Decorative effects that change perception.
- Hidden context.
- Always provide:
- Labels.
- Units.
- Time ranges.
- Data visualization is communication, not decoration.
Related guides
UX Handbook