dissecting model visuals

Much can be learned from a thorough examination of effective visual displays. In this chapter, we look at five exemplary visuals and discuss the specific thought process and design choices that led to their creation, utilizing the lessons covered up to this point. We explore decisions regarding the type of graph and ordering of data within the visual. We consider choices around what and how to emphasize and de‐emphasize through use of color, thickness of lines, and relative size. We discuss alignment and positioning of elements and also the effective use of text to title, label, and annotate.