Images as Facet Labels in ggplot2
By Dr. U
Added Thu Feb 20, 2025
What is this?
This article explores how to replace facet labels in ggplot2 with images, such as country flags, to create more informative and visually appealing plots. The author provides a step-by-step guide on obtaining image data, integrating it with existing datasets, and utilizing the ggtext and ggh4x packages to display images as facet labels. This technique enhances the interpretability of faceted plots by incorporating visual cues directly into the plot structure.
- Link to article here: https://umairdurrani.com/posts/images_in_facets/images_in_facets