2 Design and implementation

This chapter details the process and rationale behind the visual style (§ 2.2), the diagram design process (§ 2.5), and the technological choices used to construct it and the accompanying website (§ 2.3).

A common downside of the literature detailed in § 1.2 is the use of uninteresting, sometimes downright bland visual styles. This is a shame, as these patterns are inherently visual constructs, and an engaging visual style can have a significant impact on the reader’s understanding and engagement [27].