a curated guide to the best tools, resources and technologies for data visualization

Typography

Typewolf

Typewolf

Typewolf presents only the best web fonts and combinations regardless of what foundries they come from.

Fatfonts

Fatfonts

The FatFonts technique is based on a new type of numeric typeface designed for visualization purposes that bridge the gap between numeric and visual representations. FatFonts are based on Indo-arabic numerals but, unlike regular numeric typefaces, the amount of ink (dark pixels) used for each digit is proportional to its quantitative value. This enables accurate reading of the numerical data while preserving an overall visual context. n Examples/references: Gallery

Ff Chartwell

Ff Chartwell

FF Chartwell is a typeface for creating simple graphs. Driven by the frustration of creating graphs within design applications and inspired by typefaces such as FF Beowolf and ­­FF PicLig, designer Travis Kochel saw an opportunity to take advantage of OpenType technology to simplify the process. Using OpenType features, simple strings of numbers are automatically transformed into charts. The visualized data remains editable, allowing for hassle-free updates and styling. n Examples/references: Demo