Author: Nathan Yau / Source: FlowingData

The moving bubble chart with simulated forces is one my favorite methods to play with. Colliding nodes show independence between points, and as a whole, you see patterns in movement when multiple nodes shift to different spots on the screen.
It might not be the most visually efficient way to see the data, but there’s an organic nature to it that makes the moving bubbles visually satisfying.
I’ve used the method to show the day in the life of Americans. I showed the changing stages in relationships.In this tutorial, I’ll show you…
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