This Project has been updated on BetaWorks with a new prototype based on your valuable feedback. Thank you!
With more interest like this, we hope we can bring you data visualisations like these to the ABS website in the near future.
What?
A few months ago we shared with you on BetaWorks the lightweight Data-Driven Documents (D3) JavaScript library for creating data visualisations. Thanks to those who shared with us other interesting data visualisation examples. Using a similar concept to a previous post, the CPI Kaleidoscope, we have used the D3 treemap to show the contribution of expenditure classes towards the total CPI.
This prototype has been tested in Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Internet Explorer 9 (Uncheck compatibility mode). Please avoid comments that alert us to browser issues as for the intention of this being a prototype we have not made browser compatibility essential.
When?
There is no current release for this template as it is a proof of concept only, but dependant on demand this product may be developed further. What aspects of this concept did you find most beneficial? least beneficial?
#1: Michelle
Great feedback!
The prototype has been updated to include web safe colours that are accessible, larger text that no longer clips off and a legend.
Hopefully with your keen interest, we can make this a reality.
#2: Julia
I didn't find this graphic representation easy to understand at first glance - it might appeal to people who already understand CPI but I'm not sure it's the best option for people unfamiliar with how CPI is calculated.
#3: chris
looks good to me. are the different sizes related to the size of the conbtibution to CPI? What do the colours represent? Maybe a legend would help? I agree that you play with the font sizes etc to make it more readable. generally, its a good way to map the complexity in an easily digestible diagram :)
#4: Emily
Looks good! I think this is a great way of explaining the CPI but also agree with Jodie's comments. Also do the colours used comply with the Web Accessibility guidelines?
#5: Jodie
I found some of the segments difficult to read as due to their small size the wording has been cut off. To me this rendered some of the information useless as I didn't know what it referred to.