Begin with visualization in mind

During Matthew Waite’s presentation on visualizing your reporting, he urged reporters and editors to do something that sounds simple - think visual. Yet, he warned that it’s not easy. His advice: think about interactive elements first. This wisdom boils down to starting backwards for most print journalists. Don’t wait until the story is done to figure out how to visually present it. You’ll frustrate yourself and your graphics department. Begin with the end in mind. Think interactive first.