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85: How to transform science into clear and welcoming graphics — with Jen Christiansen

Data Viz Today

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How to Use Arrows in Graphics

I have a love-hate relationship with arrows because they're so powerful, but people often use them when their power isn't needed. Use the arrows for times in which you're trying to show movement like this particle goes from point A to point B. Use an arrow to show directionality. Use them to show like rotation direction. So just kind of just being really cognizant about not overusing arrows.

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