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Cool visuals are seductive, but they can lead to confusion
Even those with chart literacy can struggle to present complex information to non-expert audiences
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FT visualisation experts turn to the past to solve a complex chart problem
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The fast-growing Seattle software maker helping managers bring dry charts to life
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