Francois Anscombe created this famous example of data visualization in 1973. In this example, four graphs are shown, each made from the same dataset. However, the graphs all appear different.
The Data Visualisation Catalogue is a project developed by Severino Ribecca to create a (non-code-based) library of different information visualisation types. The website serves as a learning and inspiration resource for those working with data visualisation.
Datawrapper is a tool you can use to create and show your data in beautiful charts and maps. The free account allows you to create and publish unlimited charts, maps & tables, PNG export and collaborate with teams.
Google has their own data visualization program, Data Studio, that’s free, and of the quality you’d expect from Google. Also, since it’s Google, all their properties (AdWords, YouTube) can connect with Data Studio.
Tableau Public is a free platform where users can publicly share and explore data visualizations online. Anyone can create visualizations using the free Public Edition. Tableau offers video tutorials to help you learn the software and access to datasets to practice. There is a active online Tableau community for users connect with.
Voyant Tools is a web-based text reading and analysis environment. It is a scholarly project that is designed to facilitate reading and interpretive practices for digital humanities students and scholars as well as for the general public.