Information Graphics (8606) - Daniel Sealey

The primary goal in creating this data visualisation was to display clear and concise graphics that would allow the viewer to compare and analyse each individual representation alongside each other.

The pie charts were placed on a wave-like graphic I created so as to give the data visualisation a unique flow. The data on the line graph overlaps to encourage and allow ease for the viewer to compare.

The grey background was chosen due to its neutral nature, and the green, red and grey colours were chosen for the pie charts due to the colour association with green being positive and red being negative. The colour scheme chosen for the line graph were solely due to their complimentary nature, and that they did not clash with the colour scheme of the rest of the visualisation.

Two fonts were used, and three font sizes. (Header, sub-header and body text)
Insignia LT Std Roman for headers

Interstate Cond Mono - Lgt for text

For the data visualisation project, my intention is for the end product to illustrate in a clear, understandable and visually immersive manner, my personal schedule on a day-to-day basis, which will break down the emotional fluctuations that are encountered, alongside the magnitude of each task, as well as the preparation that is required for said tasks, and if said preparation had been fulfilled. This will, over the course of one week.

I will collect this information by recording my emotional status during the commencement and conclusion of each task (where there will be a maximum of fifteen  major tasks recorded per day), the magnitude/significance of the task (weighed by complexity, importance and ramifications of said task, the preparation required for the task (example: place a can in the trash, to mailing a parcel for an international customer), and whether the required/recommended preparation had been fulfilled.

These recordings shall be archived on a daily basis, and after one full week (seven days) has concluded, the data may be analysed to determine the emotional capacity, magnitude of fluctuations, mental stability and problem solving ability. The pre and post preparation data may be used to analyse the organisational competency of the individual, and may also be used to analyse the success rate when comparing the results of how well the subject completes the task with and without the required/recommended preparation.

Visually, the data visualisation may consist of multiple visualisations in stylised formats such as graphs, pie charts, as well as the use of a brand array of colours which may be used to define differing emotions, where the saturation of a given colour may identify the magnitude of the emotion. These visualisations can take form into shapes and symbols relevant to the subject that is spoken of, allow an easy and simplistic interpretation for the viewer.

Textual data may accompany these visualisations to give a comprehensive narrative to these visualisations, as well as additional contextual information (the circumstances in which the data was recorded).

For further questions, please contact me via the University E-mail [u3068724]

“A simple way to visualise data using 3D column graphs, however producing visual appeal through composition.”

The colour scheme of this visualisation is effective due to the earthy, neutral colours used. They do not clash, but rather compliment eachother, this is due to their dark tones.

The visualisation itself is abstract and aesthetic, but is limited to use within the context of geometric shapes, or perhaps buildings. They do not at all aid the viewer in understanding the subject, so that can deter one from using this style.

Tsai, J 27th June, 2012, ’ Infographics and Data Visualisation’, Behance, Accessed 15th October 2012, Source: from http://www.behance.net/gallery/Data-Visualisation/4359257

I found this to be an effective minimalistic graphic, as it uses two mediums for visualising the data, a pie chart and a bar graph. They are set-out in a way that gives a clear view of which text body is relevant to which item. The colour-scheme of the pie chart is also relevant to the subject at hand, which is also a positive attribute.

Scarr, S 10th September, 2012, ’ Infographics and Data Visualisation’, Behance, Accessed 15th October 2012, Source: from http://www.behance.net/gallery/London-Olympics-features/5119637