Small Multiples Comparison Columns Infographic for Storytelling

Data visualization infographic titled "Small Multiples" using COMPARISON COLUMNS as the dominant visual element, arranged as a grid of small-multiple mini charts to emphasize contrast across categories. Show 6 compact panels with identical scales and aligned baselines for fair comparison, each panel featuring vertical columns with sharp axis labels and tick marks in English. Example illustrative dataset: categories "North", "South", "East", "West", "Online", "Retail"; compare two series in each panel labeled "2023" and "2024" with plausible values such as North 42 vs 58, South 67 vs 49, East 35 vs 61, West 74 vs 72, Online 28 vs 83, Retail 81 vs 54. Use a clear common y-axis labeled "Index" from 0 to 100 with visible ticks at 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, no truncated axes, no misleading scaling. Add a concise subtitle in English: "Same scale, clearer contrast across segments". Include a small legend in English: "2023" and "2024". Add 4 key insight callouts placed around the chart, each with a small icon, headline number, and short interpretation in English: "+55" "Online shows the largest jump" with upward arrow icon; "-27" "Retail records the sharpest decline" with downward arrow icon; "61" "East reaches a strong 2024 rebound" with spark icon; "2" "West is nearly flat year over year" with pause icon. Add subtle panel headers in English above each mini chart: "North", "South", "East", "West", "Online", "Retail". Include a small source / data-note strip in English at the bottom: "Data note: Illustrative example for visual storytelling. Figures are illustrative, not sourced." Visual style: Reuters / Economist editorial, dark mode neon palette with charcoal-black background, cool gray gridlines, electric cyan and vivid magenta bars, neon lime accents for callouts, restrained high-contrast typography, elegant spacing, analytical and polished mood. Include editorial data journalism illustration, FT / Bloomberg-grade chart aesthetics, vector-clean infographic layout. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no fake authoritative sources cited, no watermarks Numbers labeled "illustrative" unless the user supplied specific sourced data. No fake authoritative sources cited (do not invent "Source: Reuters 2025" — use "Illustrative example" instead). No misleading axis truncation or scale manipulation.