Evaluation of the User Experience of Interactive Infographics in Online Newspapers

Information graphics are a powerful tool to communicate complex information. Adding interactive elements to infographics that are published in online media enables journalists to tell even more complex and exiting stories. However, the usability of such complex data presentations is crucial for their acceptance among readers of online newspapers. The results of a usability study of interactive infographics published in online newspapers reveal weaknesses and success factors for designing interactive infographics to ensure an improved user experience.