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Volume 25, Issue 3
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Abstract

Abstract

Animated graphics are a potentially powerful way to communicate information about subject matter involving change over time. However, their design currently relies largely on intuition and approaches applicable to static graphics. This article introduces a principled and empirically validated alternative that offers significantly better communicative effectiveness than conventional animation designs.

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2020-10-22
2025-04-27
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  • Article Type: Research Article
Keyword(s): animated graphics; effective communication; information design
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