Visualizing Data: Advanced Tilegrams.

Step 1
Begin by selecting Generate from data.

Step 2
Click on the drop-down menu, and you’ll see that you can choose from a few data-driven U.S. Tilegram base maps.

Step 3
You can also choose Custom CSV to upload your own dataset.

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U.S. Geo ID dataset by CensusClick the link above. On the homepage, click FIPS Codes for the States and the District of Columbia.

Step 2
You’ll find the individual state codes in the center column.

Step 3
Germany Geo ID dataset by Bundeswahlleiter Click the Germany Geo ID link above and you’ll arrive at a map of German constituencies.

Step 4
Zoom in on the map to reveal the code for each constituency.

Step 5
France Geo ID dataset by GeonamesClick the France Geo ID link above and you’ll find the region codes under the column labeled GN.

Step 1
Open a spreadsheet editor. To create your Comma Separated Values (CSV) data source, you will use a three-column model. Column 1: The Geo ID tag for the area. This tells our software “where.” Column 2: The value you want to assign. This tells our software “how many.” For example, population, GDP, etc. Column 3: A text label describing the territory such as “California” or “New York”. This does not affect the shape of the Tilegram in any way.

Step 2
When your data is complete, click File, then Download as, and Comma Separated Values.

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Once your data source is properly formatted and ready, select all and copy.

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Paste the values into the window labeled Paste Custom CSV below.

Step 3
Your Tilegram should begin automatically generating in the window to the right.

Step 1
Drag tiles around.

Step 2
Adjust the resolution to find the right balance to keep your creation statistically accurate and geographically recognizable. For a detailed look at how Tilegrams was created, read Pitch Interactive’s blog post.