Data visualization principle: Does the chart needs to be interactive?
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Re-posting a reminder that:
- Yes, interactive charts can be engaging.
- But many viewers will not see the data that is not shown by default.
- It can be rewarding to let users explore various aspects of the data, but the design costs may render the project less practical/worthwhile.
Closely related are the points/rules from Archie Tse:
Some great rules for visual storytelling at #NICAR16. Can I get this in poster-size somewhere?? pic.twitter.com/utbYYeIeIq
— Sarah Kliff (@sarahkliff) March 11, 2016
The second point is key, I think: If content is important for readers to see, don't hide it.