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So, now we know everything about Google Analytics. Okay, not everything, but at least some of its basics. Though, next week we will have a speed course, facilitated by a Communication and Multimedia Design student to learn even more of its basics. BIG HURAY! For him at least, since it is his week off. We are looking forward to this, because just like the old saying; Rome was not build in one day. Understanding Google Analytics has more to it than just clicking around.
But nevertheless, new sprint planning has been done! This week we have read all about ‘interactive storytelling’, ‘ user-engagement’ and ‘narrative visualizations’, and submerged ourselves into the world of interactive documentary to get an idea of what the different forms of interactive documentaries could look like. By brainstorming together this morning we were able to put all of our findings into an mind map. This helped us to find some common themes that cut through all literature and therewith gave us an deeper insight of what the fundaments for good user experience are.
Next week, in the second week of our sprint, we will focus on discovering the area of ‘data visualization’ and its characteristics. Not only by reading about it, but also by diving into D3 (JavaScript library for manipulating document based on data) with Tamara, attending lectures and trying to talk with big guys in the field. By the end of the week this will result in a manifesto with some inspiration as regards to data visualization, that will form the fundament for our design of the first prototype dashboard.
Talk to you soon!