You may or may not be familiar with Marimekko charts, but they're popular in some fields, such as management consulting.
To see why I avoid using this chart type and what I use instead, check out my latest video (8 mins.) on LinkedIn or YouTube:
BTW, there are still some spots left in my upcoming in-person workshop in London, U.K., on Nov. 4-7. Interested in taking my Practical Charts and/or Practical Dashboards course? Check out the London workshop info/registration page.