I’m trying to create alternatives to showing data. In some charts there are labels like: “smaller is better” and in others “larger is better”. Which is confusing because you have to view the data, the label, and then make a mental calculation. A good infographic is immediately obvious. Please help create better infographics by taking this poll:

Bar Charts

Bar Chart Comparison

Help me determine if this new method of bar chart works. Don't think too hard, just answer with your first impulse.

Upon first impression, in this chart which product is "Fastest"^*

Upon first impression, in this chart which product is "Fastest"^*

Product A

Product B

Product C

Product D

Bar Chart Comparison

Help me determine if this new method of bar chart works. Don't think too hard, just answer with your first impulse.

Upon first impression, in this chart which product is "Fastest"^*

Upon first impression, in this chart which product is "Fastest"^*

Product A

Product B

Product C

Product D