For this week, I’d like to introduce you the latest technology of making a three-dimensional effect in visualization. The first figure shows the what American paid for gadget lust in the 90s, 00s, and the recent decades, respectably. As we can see, the vertical axis which shows the different times is a downward sloping trend line instead of a commonly seen horizontal line and the horizontal values which show the money spent shows in a three-dimensional effect. That makes audiences feel closer to the data.
Another similar design: The map of foreclosures (New York Times, 2008) displays multiple variables in a striking 3D graphic.
I think this pattern of design is worth being studying from.
Reference:
1.The Cost of Living on the Bleeding Edge of Gadgetryfigure https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/monday-inspiration-data-visualization-and-infographics/
2.In the shadow of foreclosures by the New York Times, April 5th 2008http://mapdesign.icaci.org/map-examples/
I think even if the 3D graphs catch the attention, it is relatively difficult to decipher these. As we discussed in the lectures, this challenges the audience on the principle of eye beats memory. The comparison between the prices per location cannot be easily done unless one looks at the underlying data or the legend.
Its a great blog giving insights about the 3D graphs. These certainly catch the attention, however, it is relatively difficult to decipher these. As we discussed in the lectures, this challenges the audience on the principle of eye beats memory. The comparison between the prices per location cannot be easily done unless one looks at the underlying data or the legend.