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While creating educational comics, I’ve been pondering the strengths of comics. After some consideration, I’ve come to believe that data visualization is a particularly strong point. Simply put, it makes complex information easier to understand. Visual representations often convey insights more effectively than text-heavy explanations. For example, in economics, a time series graph can immediately reveal changes in economic growth trends over decades, something that’s difficult to visualize with a data table.

Additionally, appropriate design choices are crucial. I believe that color, labeling, and layout are more than just decorative—they influence the audience’s interpretation of the information. I believe that keeping visuals simple and consistent enhances clarity, while excessive decorative elements can be distracting. Data visualization is essentially about telling a story with data. We need to organize visualizations around core questions, not just presenting numbers.

This experience, I feel, is highly relevant to our curriculum, as most educational projects require clear communication and powerful data. By using visualization tools effectively, we can make our work more engaging and accessible to diverse audiences.