| [home page](https://chengyiing.github.io/cheng-dataviz-portfolio/) | [data viz examples](dataviz-examples) | [critique by design](critique-by-design) | [final project I](final-project-part-one) | [final project II](final-project-part-two) | [final project III](final-project-part-three) | # Wireframes / storyboards I present my temporary-version storyboard in Shorthand: [https://preview.shorthand.com/KQVVaZEUZ0QM3Tpt](https://preview.shorthand.com/KQVVaZEUZ0QM3Tpt) - I improved and finished the outline of my story based on the interview presented below. - I achieved part of data visulazation based on the data I found and the drafts I drew before. - I still need to enrich my story and embed appropriate citations in accordance with academic requirements. I need to find more solid data and complete all my visualization content. # User research ## Target audience The primary audience for my story includes individuals who may not currently pay attention to issues of fairness in the context of energy transition—such as policymakers, investors, and the general public. ## Approach to Identifying Interviewees I selected interviewees from diverse backgrounds and countries. Some are studying energy policy, some are originally from West Virginia, and others have expertise in data analysis. Their varied perspectives provided valuable insights into different aspects of my project. ## Interview script Hi, thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. This is a project for my “Telling Stories with Data” course, aiming to use data to inspire action. My project focuses on energy equity in West Virginia. **Warm-up (before showing wireframes)**: - Are you familiar with the economic or energy situation in West Virginia? - Do you have any particular thoughts or opinions about it? **Show the storyboard/storyline** **Main questions (after showing)**: - Does the overall flow make sense to you? - Is the story engaging? Does it have emotional ups and downs? - Do you think my conclusion should be more focused or more open-ended? (Because the ideas of a previous interviewee and advice from the professor are a little different) - Who do you think my audience is? ## Interview findings **Strengths to Keep:** Interviewees found that starting with a personal story made the narrative easy to understand and engaging. They also thought the topic was fresh and well-focused. **Broadening the Theme:** Several interviewees were drawn in by the fact that, despite the push for renewable energy, there are still negative impacts for some people. They suggested expanding the topic to “humans of non-renewable”—using West Virginia as a case study, but also acknowledging similar stories elsewhere. The revised storyline would be: - Introduce the background - Highlight the issue: people left behind in the energy transition - Emphasize the core message: these are real people who deserve protection and opportunities. As we shift to a green future, they should not be excluded. - This makes the audience broader: policymakers might consider equity in future energy policies; new investors could see opportunities to hire displaced workers or offer retraining; and the general public may gain a more nuanced understanding of the human side of the energy transition. **Expanding the Data:** One interviewee recommended finding more robust data and telling a stronger story with it. Since my focus is now on all workers affected by the energy transition, not just those in West Virginia, I need to seek higher-level and more granular data from multiple regions. # Identified changes for Part III Based on this feedback (even though I had already revised my storyline once), I decided to shift the theme to “humans of non-renewable.” While my previous policy memo targeted mainly policymakers, with this Shorthand project I hope to reach a broader audience—so that people from different professions can take away something meaningful and perhaps be inspired to act. I also realized that this new storyline would be more accessible and engaging for my classmates when I present it, making the topic easier to understand and more compelling. Going forward, I will focus on finding more comprehensive and diverse data and refining my visualizations to highlight the human stories behind the numbers. This revised version is ready for your GitHub portfolio page and clearly addresses all parts of the assignment. ## References - Carley, S., Engle, C., & Konisky, D. M. (2021). An analysis of energy justice programs across the United States. Energy Policy, 152, 112219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112219 - Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy. (2023). Risk of fiscal collapse in coal-reliant communities. Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/publications/risk-fiscal-collapse-coal-reliant-communities/ - Energy Efficient West Virginia. (2013). Energy Plan: 2013-2017. Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.energywv.org/assets/files/EnergyPlan/ENERGY_5year_Plan_ALL-2013-2017.pdf - Harris, D. M., & McCarthy, J. (2023). A just transition to what, for whom, and by what means? Transition technology, carbon markets, and an Appalachian coal mine. Energy Research & Social Science, 106, 103307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2023.103307 - Morris, A. (2016). Build a better future for coal workers and their communities. Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/build-a-better-future-for-coal-workers-and-their-communities-morris-updated-071216.pdf - USAFacts. (n.d.). West Virginia economy. Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://usafacts.org/topics/economy/state/west-virginia/ West Virginia Legislature. (n.d.). Code of West Virginia. Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://code.wvlegislature.gov/5B-2F-2/