Different samples on how The Guardian visualises information and data on their DATABLOG. As there are different types of data gathered, they have meticulously designed infographics in the most efficient way to get the message across.
Planning:
Final outcome
We created 2 different visualisations with the exact same data and method aside from the arrangement of the data and shape overall.
A different coloured thread represented a specific event which we categorised into 4.
When all the data was plotted on the infographic, 8th of August showed the most eventful date throughout the riot with the data we chose to focus on.
Each thread represents 1 crime, thus the more threads of the same colour shows how many of the same crimes occurred.

The thickest orange thread on the 4th August shows the main event that sparked the riots.
Examining the raw data we identified the main events of the riots and decided to focus on specific areas in London and crimes committed on certain dates during the riot.
Using the timeline as a starting point, we explored for the most effective way to communicate the data.
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After presenting our outcomes, our peers' feedback to the circular infographic was that they found it a bit unclear and difficult to read.

Even though this chart seemed to be more visual, it didn't effectively communicate.


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The 2-column infographic was our initial design, and feedback was positive towards this visualisation as it clearly relayed the data.
source: London Riot raw data
Raw Data
My group was fascinated with the interactive timeline visualisation (right) as it was simple to understand and effective. This was the main inspiration for our own infographic.
Data Gathering and Display Remix