Two radar charts side by side. On the left, the nine values are in descending order, forming a type of snail shell figure. On the right, the nine values are in random order, forming an explosion-like shape.
These charts have the same values – just in a different order
Two radar charts side by side, illustrating how the ordering of axes in a radar chart dramatically changes the perceived shape — even when the underlying data is identical. Both charts show scores for Jane Doe (blue) and John Doe (pink) across nine dimensions labelled A through I, with values ranging from 0 to 100.
Jane Doe's chart shows a compact, roughly rounded shape sitting mostly in the upper half of the radar, suggesting her high scores are clustered around adjacent axes in this arrangement.
John Doe's chart shows a jagged, star-like shape with sharp spikes extending outward in several directions and deep indentations between them, creating a visually fragmented appearance.
The key insight of this chart is that both shapes represent exactly the same set of values — only the order of the axes differs. This demonstrates a well-known limitation of radar charts: the visual shape is highly sensitive to axis arrangement, which means two identical datasets can look completely different depending on how the axes are ordered. Readers should focus on individual axis values rather than overall shape when interpreting radar charts.
Left: Jane Doe
Right: John Doe
Created with the Radar chart template
Nice reminder and visual representation of the limitations of radar charts, by Flourish 📊
Source: flourish.studio/blog/create-...
1 day ago
50
8
0
2
hello
what did i miss
tell me every thing
3 weeks ago
9194
858
1361
416
AI promoting is turning me into a boomer parent who yells at their “kid” (model) for not doing what I asked them to do the first time and then having to repeat myself over and over.
It’s legit stressing me out 😂
1 month ago
0
1
0
0
Connie Chen
Connie Chen | UX Designer + Mentor
Today, the bad news bear got me. My contract with Disney will be ending in April instead of June.
I am actively looking for a Senior UX/Product Designer with full-time opportunities in healthcare, biotech, or ed-tech. I appreciate your support and connections. Thank you.💛
conniechen.design
1 month ago
44
26
0
2
📣 NEW! I’ve just released the BIGGEST and perhaps most creative project I’ve ever worked on!
“Searching for Birds” searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com 🐤
A project, an article, an exploration that dives into the data that connects humans with birds, by looking at how we search for birds.
2 months ago
498
183
26
50
2 months ago
28048
9203
362
756
Advertisement
Thank you for writing it!
3 months ago
1
0
0
1
Also I really appreciated you hitting on the burden and burnout of practitioners who focus on accessibility. How they are hindered from having real impact because they’re not defining the outcomes and denied the authority to affect commitments. Really upsetting but insightful.
3 months ago
1
0
1
0
Very good read! My take away is the very important fact that it’s not how many tickets have been closed, it’s that if users can’t complete the tasks needed for them to get value from the experience just like everyone else, we’ve failed to achieve the correct outcome. 🙌
3 months ago
1
0
1
0
It might be worth your time to work with an editor to either cut or focus your POV. Otherwise…write it and publish it because it’s probably really fucking good anyway. 🤷♂️
3 months ago
2
0
0
0
Absolutely right back atcha ❤️!
3 months ago
1
0
1
0
Vibe coding is fucking amazing until you do *one* thing and then everything starts fucking spiraling and then it’s fucking dumb.
4 months ago
3
0
1
0
Advertisement
Hopefully on the mend from getting the flu. Celebrating by watching Die Hard!
4 months ago
3
0
0
0
Thank you! Hanging in. Hope you’re doin well ❤️
4 months ago
2
0
0
0
I’m reverting back to my early childhood…taking a sick day from school (work) eating chicken soup (coup of noodles) and watching Thunderscats (on streaming).
4 months ago
0
0
0
0
Nooo I have the fluuuu 😖!
4 months ago
1
0
1
1
An ad from interscope records for Grammy consideration from Billy Elish on Linkein
Now comes the time of year where I get ads for award considerations and I have no idea how I got on that list?!
I even started getting them on LinkedIn?!
4 months ago
1
0
0
0
TFW you get through the hardest part of your day and the rest is smooth sailing…until tomorrow. 😅
4 months ago
1
0
0
0
Happy turkey day to all who celebrate!
4 months ago
5
0
0
0
My Saturday has begun with a slight hangover and a stubbed toe. Great start to my last day in my early 40’s 😂
5 months ago
2
0
0
0
5 months ago
86537
18216
3152
2359
Advertisement
I am here for all the New Yorkers correcting “stay in line!” to “stay ON line!” If you are voting. 🗽
5 months ago
2
0
0
0
Voted today. Felt…hopeful.
5 months ago
2
0
0
0
That Lilith Fair documentary was just, ugh so good!
6 months ago
1
0
0
0
EdReports is hiring a Lead, UX Designer
Remote - US timezones
$99,443 - $134,540 a year
EdReports is looking for a Lead, UX Designer!
@EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. Remote - US .
buff.ly/Eg0sNQK
6 months ago
8
7
1
0