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Purchasing Visualizations via the Times Online

August 4, 2009 | Reviewer: Abi Jones

As a designer I value data visualizations that provide instantly accessible meaning. As a person who grew up in the 1980’s, I’m more than a bit amused by the amount of margarine my family consumed. Combine those two loves and you get something like the Times Labs’ Blog.

Data Visualization of Vegetable Purchases in the UK

My recent favorite is an interactive tool that charts the last three decades of British grocery shopping. Above you can see the rising purchases of convenience vegetables over the years. I have a feeling that while American purchasing styles probably mirror those of the British (more convenience foods and chicken) there are some marked differences (we don’t eat nearly as much canned beans).

Data Visualization of Vegetable Purchases in the UK

I’ve included screenshots of the meat and vegetable sections, but I urge you go to the site and play with the tool yourself. It can be a bit titchy at times, so if the tool doesn’t load, just refresh your page.

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