10/10/2025
Data Science: Minimal Plots, Max Signal
Reduce chart ink, raise comprehension under time constraints.
Busy charts hide the point. Start with a single series and annotate the inflection.
The 80/20 plot
Quick check
Which change improves clarity most for small screens?
Action items
- Replace your last complex chart with a single‑series line plot.
- Add one annotation that states the takeaway explicitly.
- Limit colors to one accent + grayscale.