Category: ScrollyTelling of the day
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ScrollyTelling of the day: The lost tablet and the secret documents
Making Evidence Breathe: A Scrollytelling Masterclass from the BBC In the world of digital journalism, the greatest challenge is often not just finding the story, but figuring out how to tell it. How do you take a mountain of evidence—dense documents, foreign-language text, complex timelines—and transform it into a narrative that is not only understandable…
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ScrollyTelling of the day: A visual introduction to machine learning
Let’s dive into the brilliant scrollytelling of “A Visual Introduction to Machine Learning” and unpack how it turns a complex topic into an engaging, understandable journey. This piece is a masterclass in using scroll-driven interactions not just for flair, but as a core teaching tool. Deconstructing Delight: How R2D3’s Machine Learning Explainer Masters Scrollytelling Explaining…
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Scrollytelling of the day: The Water We Eat
How Scrollytelling Breathes Life into Water Conservation Data Ever tried to explain a complex issue packed with mind-boggling numbers, only to see eyes glaze over? This scrollytelling piece on “virtual water” consumption is a masterclass in avoiding just that. It doesn’t just present facts; it immerses you in a flowing narrative, making the invisible visible…
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ScrollyTelling of the day: Julie’s Improbable Flight
Some scrollytelling pieces just feel right. They guide you through a narrative effortlessly, making the interaction itself part of the story. Today, we’re looking at a prime example: John Nelson’s “Julie’s Improbable Flight,” which chronicles a young osprey’s incredible migration using a beautiful blend of visuals and text. Let’s explore the techniques that make this digital journey…
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ScrollyTelling of the day: Sex Diversity Among Graduate Students Is Stagnating
The analysis of Columbia’s graduate STEM diversity (1994-2016) lends itself to ScrollyTelling through these narrative layers: Contrasting Currents Beneath Stagnation A scrolling header would reveal the apparent flatline (female representation frozen at 1998 levels) before plunging into turbulent subsurface trends. An animated Sankey diagram could split into seven discipline streams, each pulsing with distinct energy…
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ScrollyTelling of the day: The scramble to secure America’s voting machines
The Politico article from 2019 details the urgent efforts to secure U.S. voting systems after Russian interference in the 2016 election exposed critical vulnerabilities. It highlights how approximately 90% of American counties used voting machines that were at least a decade old, with some relying on Windows XP or earlier operating systems. Key challenges included:…
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Welcome to ScrollyTell.ing: Where Stories Come Alive
Welcome to ScrollyTell.ing, your new go-to destination for all things Scrollytelling! If you’re curious about crafting immersive online experiences, captivating your audience with dynamic narratives, and pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling, you’ve landed in the right place. We’re thrilled to launch this blog as a curated showcase of the most innovative and inspiring Scrollytelling…