UDN Visualizations Dashboard

An interactive dashboard for visualizing the Utah Digital Newspaper Archive data using D3.js and JavaScript, revealing patterns in historical newspaper collections.

D3.jsJavaScriptData VisualizationInteractive Design

Project Overview

Interactive Visualizations

Dynamic charts and graphs built with D3.js to explore historical newspaper data and uncover trends.

Large Dataset Analysis

Processing and visualizing thousands of newspaper records from Utah's digital archive.

Historical Insights

Revealing patterns in newspaper publication dates, locations, and content across Utah history.

The UDN Visualizations Dashboard is an interactive web application designed to explore and analyze data from the Utah Digital Newspaper Archive. Using D3.js for data visualization, the dashboard transforms raw archival data into meaningful visual representations that help researchers, historians, and the public understand patterns in Utah's newspaper history.

The project focuses on creating intuitive, interactive visualizations that allow users to filter, sort, and explore newspaper data by various dimensions including publication date, location, and content type. The dashboard demonstrates the power of data visualization in making historical archives more accessible and discoverable.

Key Features

Timeline Visualizations

Interactive timelines showing newspaper publication patterns across different time periods

Geographic Mapping

Visual representation of newspaper locations across Utah with interactive filtering

Dynamic Filtering

Multi-dimensional filters to explore data by date range, location, and publication type

Responsive Charts

D3.js-powered charts that adapt to different screen sizes and user interactions

Data Export

Ability to export filtered datasets for further analysis and research

Search Functionality

Quick search and discovery of specific newspapers or time periods within the archive

Technical Implementation

Data Visualization

  • • D3.js for creating dynamic, interactive charts
  • • SVG-based graphics for scalability
  • • Custom scales and axes for data representation
  • • Smooth transitions and animations

User Experience

  • • Intuitive filtering and sorting controls
  • • Responsive design for all devices
  • • Accessible color schemes and labels
  • • Progressive disclosure of complex data

Project Demo

Watch a walkthrough of the interactive visualizations and key features of the UDN dashboard.

Process Book

Explore the complete design and development process, including data analysis and visualization techniques.

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