20 Fresh JavaScript Data Visualization Libraries

January 17th, 2010 by Jacob Gube | 28 Comments

There are plenty of JavaScript libraries out there for rendering your otherwise plain and boring numerical data into beautiful, interactive, and informative visualizations. The beauty of using JavaScript for data visualization is that, if created correctly, your data will be highly accessible (usually via HTML tables). A long time ago (2008), I wrote about JavaScript solutions for graphing and charting data and this article revisits the topic with twenty more JavaScript libraries that you can use to bring your data to life.

1. Highcharts

Highcharts

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Announcement: SnackTools 1000 Points Winners

January 16th, 2010 by Jacob Gube | 6 Comments

Last week SnackTools provided a chance to win 1000 points to their suite of design tools to five Six Revisions readers. There were a little over 80 participants vying for a chance to win a thousand points by sharing how they’d use the points if they’d won. In this post, we announce the five Six Revisions readers who’ve won.

Announcement: SnackTools 1000 Points Winners

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Announcement: Kentico CMS License Winner

January 15th, 2010 by Jacob Gube | 6 Comments

Last week we hosted a giveaway by Kentico for a full license of Kentico CMS (valued at $1,999). There were over 80 participants eager to win this awesome prize by citing what feature of Kentico they were most interested in. Today we announce the Six Revisions reader that won this giveaway.

Announcement: Kentico CMS License Winner

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Free High Res Wood Carvings Brush Pack: SR Carved

January 15th, 2010 by Isaac Gube | 6 Comments

Free High Res Wood Carvings Brush Pack: SR Carved

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The Remote Designer: How to Work While on the Road

January 14th, 2010 by Mathew Carpenter | 24 Comments

The last two years have been a rollercoaster ride for digital employees. From massive corporate layoffs to newfound digital freedom – designers, online artists, and developers have had to create new ways to bring in clients, manage their time, and increase their income.

Beach NotebookSource: Giorgio Montersino

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5 Branding Basics Every Logo Designer Should Know

January 12th, 2010 by Fatima Mekkaoui | 52 Comments

While many articles try to dissect the process of designing a logo itself, I will attempt to share tips from my experiences with branding-focused logo design for the real world.

5 Branding Basics Every Logo Designer Should KnowPhoto by lpwines

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An Introduction to Website Split Testing

January 11th, 2010 by Alex Cleanthous | 27 Comments

It’s a fact of life that when people hire a web designer, they don’t just want a website, they want a website that does something! There can be a world of difference between these two things. The "action" they need the website to take for them can be one of several common things: selling products for their business (an e-commerce site), generating sales leads, and/or providing free information in the hope that the visitor will make a purchase from the company at a later date.

An Introduction to Website Split Testing

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