The second project for MAT259: Data Visualization involved exploring two dimensional space for visualizing data from the Seattle Public Library. I was interested in getting away from the traditional chart mentality and displaying data in a more unique way.

I settled on comparing two numerical quantities using a seesaw or balance/scale metaphor. I chose to enumerate the number of checkins and checkouts over time to analyze how they relate and how the balance changes over time.

I found that most days the trend is about flat except for in the first part of the day when the library is not open but people are able to perform certain functions through the library website.

Below is the rough concept sketch: