1. Dynamic Data Graphics Alan Smith ONS Geography

2. 1869: ink and paper

3. 2005: microsoft excel

4. respect the principles of good design 1. data with a story 2. data-ink ratio 3. ‘chart junk’ 4. scaling 5. media-appropriate…

5. media: PAPER v WEB “It is interesting that people often stress the weakness of online media… But no one ever complained that paper lacks animation and interactivity”

6. web: RESOLUTION “Vector is more correcter”

7. web: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS viewing environment uncertain permanency? no portability

8. web: opportunities for DYNAMIC graphics data-driven, live updates linking and sharing flexible structure animation interactivity

9. web animation: BAD reputation ‘ You want to read the words or view the images that you have navigated toward and the animation is vying for your attention like a nagging girlfriend.’ BREAKING NEWS: animation is more than scrolling headlines…

10. how to REALLY use animation

11. so what else have ONS been doing?

12. it’s good to share

13. technology: graphics must be like words native to browser(s) flexible workflow spirit of ‘ink and paper’ open standards easy to share

14. data viz standards more and lots so what is ons going to do? share with you demonstrators xml schema =collaborate? borrow from you

15. Sneak Preview… TOP SECRET

16. questions? alan.smith@ons.gsi.gov.uk