ObsidianVault/Running Start/AD450 - Data Science Development/Discussion - Exploring the World of Data Visualization.md

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https://medium.com/@martynas-mjdc/make-the-user-to-look-where-you-want-them-to-look-the-guide-on-guiding-attention-03137989e215

Summary

This article discusses techniques that can be used to draw the attention of users to certain data and parts of visualizations. It focuses especially on the design of dashboards and how to guide a user through them in the intended way to read the data presented. Some key points include:

• The sequence used for reading a dashboard is overview first, then zoom and filter and finally details when needed
• Layout of data is important since users often read left to right or top to bottom
• There are several techniques such as size and color that are powerful for drawing a user's attention
• Text hints and interactivity are important to provide extra information or details when needed

This article is relevant because creating effective dashboards is a very useful skill in an increasingly data-driven world and it is important to be able to understand the data presented. There is often risk in data overload and not knowing what to take away and this article presents important methods to avoid this.