Spot the chartjunk before it distorts the message
Recognize chartjunk that distorts or distracts from quantitative evidence.
The slide looks polished, but the chart form may be changing what people perceive. Find the chartjunk risk that weakens the evidence. The angled 3D chart slice at the front Correct. Perspective changes perceived area, so the chart decoration can distort the comparison. The presenter pointing at the display The pointing is not the evidence problem. The distortion comes from the chart's visual form. The dark conference table in the room Room furniture is not the slide issue. Focus on the visual encoding of the data. The plain wall behind the display Plain space can actually help attention. The risky…
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