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Corpus I: Dynamic Metaphoric Visualization

Corpus II: Static Metaphoric Visualization

Codebook

Roles of Data Elements

How does the data elements can contribute to the expression of the underlying metaphor through animation?

• Unit as Metaphor: The data element itself is metaphoric (through static shape, texture, …), and animation strengthens its meanings. e.g., Mapping Police Violence
• Part-of-a-Metaphor: The data element itself is a little abstract, but their animation collectively enhances the metaphor. e.g., The Shape of Our Dreams
• Glyph as Metaphor: The data element is a metaphoric glyph encoding more than one data attributes. The animation targets some of the data attributes. e.g., Fewer Fireworks For Celebration, Better Air Quality To Start The New Year
• Metaphor Descendant: The data elements are abstract. They are embedded in a visual hierarchy and the animation enhances its metaphoric ascendant. e.g., Amur Leopards are Disappearing
• Part-of-a-Scenery: Multiple metaphoric data elements compose an animated scenery with visual harmony. e.g., Four Seasons

Group Interaction

How does individual data elements of the same group (i.e., layer) interact with each other to strengthen the metaphor?

• Sync: The data elements are played all together.
• Randomized: The data elements are played with a random delay.
• Spatial Ordered: The data elements are played in a spatial order.
• Semantic Ordered: The data elements are played sequentially according to the natural behaviors of the metaphor.
• Physical Simulation: The data elements are animated in a way that is subject to physical simulation.