How Charts Work p 259

When it comes to identifying which elements in our visuals are signal (the information we want to communicate) and which might be noise (clutter), consider the Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception. (Storytelling with Data, p 74)

Related to CRAP Design Principle (contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity) by Kwan Friday Tech Talk on Nov 3, 2023.

References

  • Better Data Visualizations, p 22
  • Storytelling with Data, p 74