data viz
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Data is often the foundation of a story, and adding a visual element to the numbers on a page or screen can be an easy way to grab your audience's attention.

But a poorly designed graph can affect the way your story is perceived, and distract from your main point.

The Prezi Company Blog published these 7 pointers regarding data use in visuals, a helpful read for anyone who wants to familiarise themselves with the basics.

The article explains the relationship between data and design, that less is sometimes more, and how to not misrepresent data.

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