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Figure 6.3 This is an
example of an
explorative graphic
published in 2001, by
the Sun-Sentinel. The
paper developed a
series of interactives
that offered a detailed
look at a number of
Middle Eastern
countries, including
Afghanistan, India,
Iraq, and Iran. Each
graphic included maps
of the country that
outlined the locations
of a variety of things,
as well as a photo
gallery explaining key
an experience as closely as possible (see Figure 6.4). Thus, the planning cultural facts about
process for online graphics not only includes consideration for the type each country.
(Courtesy of
of data metaphor (i.e., chart, map, or diagram), but also requires that a
South Florida
graphics reporter determine the actual storytelling approach for a par- Sun-Sentinel.)
ticular set of information. The graphics reporter must also determine
the most effective approach to animation and interactivity.

Figure 6.4 This
simulative graphic
produced by the
Sun-Sentinel allowed
users a chance to
practice using new
voting machines
adopted by Broward
and Dade counties.
Graphics reporters
copied the appearance
of the machines down
to the typeface that
users would see when
they engaged with the
real thing. (Courtesy
of South Florida
Sun-Sentinel.)