8 Interactivity and motion
As information graphics move from print to digital, animation and interactivity fundamentally change presentation strategies and consequently, the user experience. Audiences consume and navigate information graphics differently, depending on what form they take, from print, to online, to broadcast.
Of course, all graphics – whether print or digital – should adhere to many of the same fundamental principles. They should always be visually and textually accurate, overly researched, well written, and enhance understanding. However, graphics reporters must be able to develop graphics for multiple platforms, and knowing the different software programs is only half the battle. Even more important is understanding the differences ...
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