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M1 Session 7

The document provides tips for improving data visualization design, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right chart, removing unnecessary elements, and designing for comprehension. It also highlights the need for proper comparisons, careful use of callouts, and the significance of labeling and proofreading. Overall, the focus is on creating clear and effective visual representations of data.

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M1 Session 7

The document provides tips for improving data visualization design, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right chart, removing unnecessary elements, and designing for comprehension. It also highlights the need for proper comparisons, careful use of callouts, and the significance of labeling and proofreading. Overall, the focus is on creating clear and effective visual representations of data.

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M1

Information Architecture and


Data visualisation

Session 7
M1
Introductory concepts

Some tips to improve your


data visualisation design

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M1
Introductory concepts

1 Choose the chart that


tell the story

Consider what you’re


trying to achieve, the
message you’re
communicating, who
you’re trying to reach,
etc.

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M1
Introductory concepts

2 Remove anything that


doesn’t support the story
Like chart junk, extra copy, distorsions,
unnecessary images, drop shadows,
ornamentations, etc.

X
X X

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M1
Introductory concepts

3 Design for
comprehension

Take a step back and


consider what simple
elements might be
added, tweaked, or
removed to make the
data easier for the
reader to understand.

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M1
Introductory concepts

4 Compare properly
Data visualization
makes comparison
easier, letting you
actually “see” how
two different data
sets stack up to each
other.

But just putting two


charts side by side
doesn’t necessarily
accomplish that. In
fact, it can make it
more confusing.

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M1
Introductory concepts

4 Compare properly
Data visualization
makes comparison
easier, letting you
actually “see” how
two different data
sets stack up to each
other.

But just putting two


charts side by side
doesn’t necessarily
accomplish that. In
fact, it can make it
more confusing.

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M1
Introductory concepts

5 Don’t over explain

Make sure that the


elements included
help to understand,
but be cautious and
avoid visual confusion

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M1
Introductory concepts

6 Use callouts wisely

Callouts are not there


to fill space. They
should be used
intentionally to
highlight relevant
information or
provide additional
context

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M1
Introductory concepts

7 Don’t distract

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Introductory concepts

8 Use labels and double check

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Introductory concepts

9 Label directly

If possible, include
data labels with your
data points. This lets
readers quickly
identify lines and
corresponding labels
so they don’t have to
go hunting for a
legend or similar
point.

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Introductory concepts

10 Proofreading process
Make sure that is no
mistake or typos in
the text and
numbers. Find
someone to help you
to do that.

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Introductory concepts

11 Clean your visuals

Just leave the


necessary references

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Introductory concepts

11 Clean your visuals

Use better
Manage the elements
increments
to make the data
more clear

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Introductory concepts

11 Clean your visuals

More space allows to


include secondary
information, use color
conveniently

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M1
Introductory concepts

11 Clean your visuals

Some changes can


give more space and
attractiveness

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Introductory concepts

11 Clean your visuals

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Introductory concepts

12 Use images subtly

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M1
Introductory concepts

12 Use images subtly

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M1
Introductory concepts

13 Use of colour and focus

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Introductory concepts

14 Look for different ways

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M1
Introductory concepts

14 Look for different ways

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M1
Introductory concepts

14 Look for different ways

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14 Look for different ways

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