Category Archives: narrative visualization

Top Phrases of 2025 vibed into a contextualized cloud.

Posted on April 12, 2026 by richardbrath

How can we visualize contemporary phrases? Contemporary art suggests possibilities, but there’s a need for additional context. With AI, I find phrases, do semantic grouping, create example sentences, and encode connotative colors, into a composition. This little AI-assisted design project aid reconsideration of design rules regarding layout and color. Continue reading →

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Sidekicks, visualization storytelling and swaying opinion

Posted on October 16, 2025 by richardbrath

Sidekicks can helpfully explain things and be annoying. Can sidekicks be used to help narrative visualizations, for example, helping provide multiple perspectives and enhance engagement? Maybe. Or maybe force linear readings and mislead through content and style. LLMs can help, maybe. Awareness of these potential pitfalls is necessary for critical analysis of data narratives. Continue reading →

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