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How to make a clear diagram

Choosing the right kind of diagram, labeling it, drawing arrows that read, and using color with care.

  1. Making better diagrams · · 3 min read

    Swimlane diagram: what it is and how to make one

    A swimlane diagram is a flowchart split into lanes, one per person, team or system, so every step shows who does it. Here is a worked example, its parts, and how to draw one.

  2. Making better diagrams · · 4 min read

    Sankey diagram: what it is and when to use one

    A Sankey diagram shows how a quantity splits and flows between stages, with each link as wide as the amount it carries. Here is how to read one, when it beats a funnel or a pie, and how to draw one.