Limit the number of categories and sort bars by value or category. Clearly label axes with units of measurement and category names. Use color sparingly to highlight specific categories or trends.
Arc diagram
This is a linear chart that shows connections between items (nodes) using curved lines. Essentially, it's a two-dimensional network diagram. The arcs can vary in size and weight to indicate the strength or importance of the relationships.
Tips for use and when NOT to use
Too many connections become hard to interpret, so aim for no more than 20 nodes. You can use colour or thickness to emphasise important connections. Label nodes and connections clearly, and consider using a legend to explain any visual encoding. Combine with a timeline to show how events or relationships evolve over time.
Use case / Examples
1. To show connections between stakeholders in a complex energy transition project.
2. To visualise connections between different themes or topics mentioned in executive interviews about digital transformation challenges.
Question example:
Which departments do you collaborate with most often?
Recommended Survey Question Types:
Multiple mention, Single mention
Examples
Bar chart
A chart using horizontal bars to compare values across categories.
About this chart
Assets
Download the data sheetAbout this project
Write somthing
Pie / Bar chart
Pie on bars and bar on pies
About this chart
Inserting as an example
Assets
Download the data sheetAbout this project
Writing something about the project
Alternative charts
Chord diagram
Question example:
Which departments do you frequently collaborate with on projects?