Visualization design theory
Your visualization thought process should always begin with the basics of design from the lowest level. In other words, we will start talking about the worksheets displayed on dashboards and ensure that those worksheets are well designed.
Therefore, our discussion will begin with a consideration of visualization design principles, such as the following collection, which is inspired by the 7 principles of design: https://www.turing.com/kb/what-are-the-7-principles-of-design-detailed-breakdown:
- Emphasize what is most important
- Amplify important data points
- Align and balance elements with appropriate use of color, size, and texture
- Use contrast to highlight elements or groups
- Limit the use of colors or fonts to three to increase brand identity and keep control
- Use human-user friendly proportions, like the golden cut
- Keep the user’s eye moving in a Z line
- Use lines for benchmarks or thresholds...