Animated Transitions in Statistical Data Graphics

A taxonomy and design principles for animated transitions between data graphics, tested in two experiments.

Heer & Robertson (2007)Journaldoi:10.1109/TVCG.2007.70539

Citation

Heer, J., & Robertson, G. (2007). Animated Transitions in Statistical Data Graphics. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 13(6), 1240–1247.

Method

Two controlled experiments.

Claims used

Animated transitions can significantly improve perception of changes in graphics.

Limitations: The study concerns statistical data graphics, not general UI controls.

Extracted principles

Signal changes where they occurNot tested
Changes that users could overlook should be signaled where they happen; without a local cue, changes may go unnoticed.

Motion