Visualizations

Creating clear and effective data visualizations is key to communicating information in a way that people can easily understand and use. Whether you're designing charts, graphs, or maps, following best practices helps ensure that your message comes across clearly and accurately. This document will walk you through the dos and don’ts of making high-quality visuals, focusing on simple standards to improve the clarity, readability, and impact of your work.

Along with following general best practices, it’s important that all visuals align with FEWS NET’s brand standards. Consistency in design helps maintain a professional look and feel while supporting the organization's goal of providing reliable information about food security. This guide will help you create visuals that are not only accurate and easy to understand but also stay true to FEWS NET’s brand.

By following these recommendations, you’ll be able to produce charts and maps that communicate data effectively and maintain a consistent, professional presentation across all of FEWS NET’s platforms.

Contact us if you have an application question or recommended addition to these standards.