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Archive for 6 May 2009
AP “Bailout Tracker” visualizes data, but not effectively
Today I came across “Bailout Tracker,” a Flash interactive graphic by AP. Although I am impressed by the immense amount of data, I believe that several key components could have elevated this graphic to improve overall user experience. Let’s analyze this graphic and brainstorm how we could improve it.
Behind the scenes of “Facing Deportation”
In this edition of “Behind the Scenes,” I had a Q&A with Eileen Mignoni to discuss her thesis project, Facing Deportation. Topics covered include her process gaining trust with her subjects, her choice on using music, and her achievement in teaching herself graphic design to incorporate graphics in the package.
Multimedia documentary shines light on NC immigration policies
UNC masters student Eileen Mignoni recently launched her thesis project and it is a definite must-see. Facing Deportation is a multimedia documentary site about families impacted by North Carolina’s immigration policies. By combining video, audio, photography and interactive graphics into a bilingual site, she successfully created a well-rounded and intimate portrait of these immigrants and their stories.
What should happen to II over the summer? Vote now!
This summer will be a bit hectic for me between a vacation in Costa Rica, a five-week volunteer trip to Honduras, and a month-long intense cram session for the GMAT. So, I need to know what you would like to happen while I’m away. Please vote in this poll to let me know if you would like me to write pre-posts, recruit a guest blogger, quit and take the summer off, or another idea that I haven’t thought of yet. I would really appreciate your input!
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