Week 18 Visual Data Storytelling

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This week, we focused on visual data storytelling, guided by Feigenbaum and Alamalhodaei’s four pillars: symbol, colour, caption, and editorial. Visualisation tools can translate archival data into compelling narratives, and visual elements can effectively communicate historical context and relevance. Applying these principles, our group tried to visualise Jane's daily routine. Through this process, we learned that data visualisation significantly impacts how stories resonate. However, it is hard to accurately represent qualitative historical experiences through visuals since it may require other skills. Therefore, we need to decide what should be included or not.