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Data Visualization using Interactive Flash Maps and Flash Charts

By Ko Fai Godfrey Ko

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Maps and charts are been used in presentation everywhere, be it in schools, colleges or the commercial world.

When modern technology like the computer or the Internet did not exist, a pictorial or graphical representation of facts has always been more attractive, appealing and easy to understand than bare facts.

With the advancement of technology, it has become obvious that the strategy of representing facts through graphical or pictorial representation using interactive maps and animated charts will be an appealing option while designing websites.

While there are some who believe these kinds of representation will be unconventional and garish, the popular view is that you can use data visualization in a way that enhances the aesthetics of the website along with its appeal, without really being too hard on the eyes.

Tools like animated charts, interactive maps, reporting and mapping devices are some of the basic aspects of data visualization, which make the website more interactive as well as attractive to the visitor.

Before we actually move on to the various aspects where data visualization can be used to enhance a website, it is important to understand the important factors that you should keep in mind for creating good data visualization.

Firstly, it is essential that you use the right data visualization tool as this will help the viewer understand easily what you are trying to say. For example, if you want to flash map and flash charts represent statistics graphically, the best way to do it would that be through bar charts, line graphs or pie charts. On the other hand, if you are trying to show diversity across a geographical area, using interactive maps will be a good way to get your point across.

The basic idea of data visualization is to ensure that you can communicate your intended message across to the viewer with minimum effort. Accuracy of data as well as the size of the visuals are very important and play a vital role in determining whether or not your message gets across in the right manner.

Moreover, if you want good data visualization, always ensure that you do not overwhelm the viewer with larger than life visuals, but make the ones that have better aesthetics and can intrigue the viewer.

Lastly, it is important that your visualized data can be used in multiple ways, which in other words could include a presentation, website, hand out bills, fliers and the like. Most flash animated software allow you to convert your animation or graphical representations into PDF file formats, making it easy to create handouts, which one can use during presentations.

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