Storytelling With Data: A Data Visualization Gu... 〈UPDATED - 2024〉

: Use preattentive attributes like color, size, and position to direct the viewer's eye to the most important parts of the data first.

: Condense your main point into a single, actionable sentence that conveys your unique point of view and what is at stake. Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Gu...

: Prioritize affordances (making it clear how to use the visual), accessibility (ensuring everyone can understand it), and aesthetics (making it visually pleasing without being distracting). : Use preattentive attributes like color, size, and

: Wrap your data in a narrative structure that includes a beginning (the setup), a middle (the conflict or "aha" moment), and an end (a clear call to action). Practical Techniques for Success : Wrap your data in a narrative structure

: Every element on a page adds cognitive load for the audience. Use Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception —such as proximity, similarity, and enclosure—to identify and remove "noise" that doesn't add value.