Teaching:TUW - UE InfoVis WS 2006/07 - Gruppe 08 - Aufgabe 2: Difference between revisions
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=== Criticism === | === Criticism === | ||
* | * Gradient-fill of the year-columns - unnecessary ''Chartjunk''. | ||
* | * Six cakes for one data-row - very low ''Data Density''. | ||
* The individual pie charts are virtually indistinguishable, making pie charts a rather poor choice in this context. | * The individual pie charts are virtually indistinguishable, making pie charts a rather poor choice in this context. | ||
* | * The pie charts are arranged diagonally without any meaning (except for the growing years). | ||
* The position of the pie charts suggests an increase on the y-axis which doesn't have any function or labels. | * The position of the pie charts suggests an increase on the y-axis which doesn't have any function or labels. | ||
* | * Four graph-labels in different font with redundant information. | ||
* The labels are not anywhere near the pie charts and have to be found to derive any meaning from the charts. | * The labels are not anywhere near the pie charts and have to be found to derive any meaning from the charts. | ||
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=== Improvements === | === Improvements === | ||
* Market share changes visible over the years. | * Market share changes are visible over the years. | ||
* Removed confusing and unnecessary backgrounds. | * Removed confusing and unnecessary backgrounds. | ||
* Increased data-ink ratio. | * Increased data-ink ratio. | ||
* Labels are clearly visible next to the lines. | * Labels are clearly visible next to the lines. | ||
* Difference between market shares easy to determine. | * Difference between market shares easy to determine. | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 13 November 2006
Poor Graphic
Criticism
- Gradient-fill of the year-columns - unnecessary Chartjunk.
- Six cakes for one data-row - very low Data Density.
- The individual pie charts are virtually indistinguishable, making pie charts a rather poor choice in this context.
- The pie charts are arranged diagonally without any meaning (except for the growing years).
- The position of the pie charts suggests an increase on the y-axis which doesn't have any function or labels.
- Four graph-labels in different font with redundant information.
- The labels are not anywhere near the pie charts and have to be found to derive any meaning from the charts.
Improved Graphic
Improvements
- Market share changes are visible over the years.
- Removed confusing and unnecessary backgrounds.
- Increased data-ink ratio.
- Labels are clearly visible next to the lines.
- Difference between market shares easy to determine.