Teaching:TUW - UE InfoVis WS 2006/07 - Gruppe 08 - Aufgabe 2: Difference between revisions
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=== Criticism === | === Criticism === | ||
* | * '''Chartjunkt''': The columns are filled with distracting gradients. | ||
* | * '''Data Density''': One pie chart per year seems a bit excessive for the amount of information they provide. | ||
* 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. | ||
* | * There are four graph labels in different fonts 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. | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 13 November 2006
Poor Graphic
Criticism
- Chartjunkt: The columns are filled with distracting gradients.
- Data Density: One pie chart per year seems a bit excessive for the amount of information they provide.
- 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.
- There are four graph labels in different fonts 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 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.
Variation
