One of the first contacts we all have with a data visualization, in the early stages of our academic life, is the Periodic Table of Elements. I know, we do graphs and charts way before that, but, really, is there a more universal, and recognizable, data visualization in the world?
And not to mention that it goes way back, more than 200 years of history, which makes it one of the first modern data visualizations, as well. If want to fully understand the history, and evolution of the Periodic Table of Elements, a good place to start is the Wikipedia article.
But what we’ll be showcasing here are some…how should we call it…deviations of the original one.
Because, as you will see, the term “Periodic Table” has gone far beyond the original scientific use…
Periodic Table of World Internet Facts | Via
The Periodic Table Of The Social Web | Via
The Periodic Table Of SEO Ranking Factors | Via
Periodic Table Guide to Google’s APIs | Via
You have it for businesses, organizations, sports and several other occupations…
Arsenal’s Periodic table | Via
Everton F.C. Periodic Table | Via
Periodic Table of Professional Cycling | Via
The Periodic Table of Business Cards | Via
Periodic Table of Storytelling | Via
Periodic Table of Artists | Via
Periodic Table of Typefaces | Via
The Periodic Table of Nickelodeon | Via
Also, covering serious issues…
Periodic Table of Elements, in Pictures | Via
Periodic Table of Dessert | Via
Periodic Table of Disasters | Via
Periodic Table of Terrorist Organizations | Via
…and not so serious…
Periodic Table of Smellements | Via
The periodic table of awesoments | Via
Periodic Table of Vulgarity | Via
Periodic Table of Irrational Nonsense | Via
Periodic Table of Swearing | Via
And you even have it for places:
Periodic Table of Hong Kong | Via
Let’s not forget entertainment!
The Periodic Table of Mad Men | Via
Periodic Table of Sci-Fi Film and Television | Via
Periodic Table of Science Fiction | Via
Periodic Table Of Super-Powers | Via
Periodic Table of The Empire Strikes Back | Via
Periodic Table of Videos [Interactive] | Via
Periodic Table of Controllers | Via
Periodic Table of Final Fantasy Characters | Via
And, last, but not least…
The Periodic Table of Periodic Tables | Via
I’m pretty sure that you’ll find some other “periodic table extravaganzas” out there. If so, feel free to share them!
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Thanks for these periodic tables, you can visit the periodic table of periodic tables : http://www.keaggy.com/periodictable
Also, I would like to suggest our Periodic Table of Design, just done few hours ago…
http://periodic-table-of-design.com
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hehe, nice find Nicolas, thank you ;)
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