Simulated Dendrochronology of U.S. Immigration 1790-2016
This nature-inspired visualisation shows the shift in the origins of immigration to the U.S. from Europe to Latin America and Asia. The designers at have found the perfect analogy for generational mass movement of humanity from one part of the world to another.
Goodbye, Mid-Range Shot
Seeing how sports evolve over time is always fascinating. In this visualise, Nathan Yau shows that the number of mid-range shots are declining. Player preference is shifting towards long-range shots for the simple logic that you get more points for three-pointers, so you can make fewer of them and still earn more points than if you were to shoot mostly mid-range.
Our car has never been so colourless
Data reveals that our cars are becoming less colourless. The authors attributed the observation to the fact that people’s relationship with their cars have changed. Less people are seeing car as a desirable status object, but it is becoming a convenience product.
