Assignment 1
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- Yes, I have followed the checklist for vizualizations.
- I think it was quite easy to change the colors in the visualization tool.
- I found working with text and labels a bit more complicated than working with colors.
- I wished the tools had more flexibility. I was unable to add text in the diagram to explain the y-axis and x-axis as I desired.
- Datawrapper offers a colourblind check to ensure that the colours used in visualisations are distinguishable for people with colour vision deficiencies. You can add alternative text descriptions to charts, maps, and tables for screen readers to read aloud. A feature that makes it easier for the visually impaired. You can add a "Get the data" link for screen reader-friendly downloads. Datawrapper uses clear and descriptive markup that meets accessibility standards for HTML code. You can utilise light and dark modes, allowing visualisation to adapt to the reader's preferences. Datawrapper visualisations are fully accessible via the keyboard as well.
Assignment 2
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- Yes, I have followed the checklist for vizualizations.
- Using the visualisation tool to change colours was more complicated compared to Datarwrapper. However, the tools seem to be more advanced and have more features.
- I had no problems working with text in the tool, although I found it more difficult than Datawrapper. I missed some functions in Datawrapper, for example, a description of who made the diagram.
- I had some difficulty making changes, mainly because locating the function I needed took longer than expected. For example, I struggled with correcting the values and ranges on the y-axis of the chart. Additionally, I found it challenging to select colours from the available alternative palettes.
- Flourish offers screen-reader descriptions and high-contrast colours for people with colour vision deficiencies. The work with data visualisations is fully accessible via the keyboard as well.
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Assignment 3
Datawrapper excels in simplicity and efficiency. I find its tools more user-friendly for creating charts and other visualisations. Additionally, I found it easier to import data with Datawrapper. I will not choose Datawrapper if I need more in-depth analytics that require advanced interactive visualisations. The primary benefit of Datawrapper is its simplicity, which allows for efficient and quick work.
Flourish is better when you need advanced data visualisation features and more options for creative chart types, such as interactive maps. Additionally, I recommend Flourish if you are focused on storytelling and require visual representations. I would avoid using Flourish for more straightforward and not-so-advanced data visualisations. The primary benefit of Flourish is its advanced features for more creative work with colours, images, and interactive elements.
Based on my current expertise, I chose Datawrapper because it has the most straightforward user functions. Perhaps I'll change my mind as I gain more experience and become more creative.