What interactives can do that articles can’t (2018)

In the now classic piece ‘A visual introduction to machine learning’ (above), the same data points transition between multiple chart formats, helping readers keep track of how the machine learning algorithms are sorting them. More recently, the NYT used the same idea on a softer subject, asking readers to rate Game of Thrones characters and plotting the results on live charts (above). Modern graphics technologies such as WebGL allow us to immerse readers in 3D landscapes, whether inspired by real locations, or generated from abstract data.

Source: ejb.github.io