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hhl254/21/2026, 12:20:50 AM
This project explores a unique and important environmental topic, and from a user perspective it stands out because it’s not a typical dataset. One strength is the focus on both habitat and population, which gives a more complete view of the issue. However, some of the visualizations are harder to interpret without additional context, and I found it difficult to fully understand what each chart was showing at first glance.
ajk84/21/2026, 6:31:22 AM
The topic is very unique and interesting. The visualisations are quite clear and I liked how the visuals on the right would change based on how they were selected. This allowed for a clear way to show the impact directly on the marbled murrelet.
I think the inclusion of the other affected species at the end is helpful, but in the context of this project it could draw attention away from the narrative. Although the color differences are clear by seeing the marks, the legend could be a bit larger to allow the difference to be seen more easily. The readability of some sections could be improved due to the text color, background color, and text size.
corinac4/21/2026, 7:05:32 AM
The topic is interesting and worth caring about. The Marbled Murrelet is not a species most people know, but the project introduces it clearly through visualizations and clear storytelling that makes the issue easy to follow. The tree and bird icon is intuitive and creative.
I think the coordinated view between the line chart and the icon grid is interesting and link visualization very well. It provide a clear and intuitive connection between the numbers and the actual subject. The highlight line with a shaded area below is an effective use of visual hierarchy and draw attention to the most important trend and gives the area encoding meaning. Also, using the tree and bird icons as the unit of display is well matched to the subject and audience. It reinforces the visual metaphor.
The tooltip tries to show too much information at once. Just focus on few thing in one graph will be better. The color usage is not fully consistent across the section. The 36% habitat loss is presented without immediate geographic context.
pla1274/21/2026, 1:35:29 PM
I think this project looks very polished and matches the topic well.
The dark style and images make it feel engaging and serious.
The charts are also clear, and the bird icons are a nice touch because they make the population data feel more real.
One small issue is that some text is a little hard to read on the dark background.
I also think a few more labels or annotations would help the main points stand out faster.
vta374/21/2026, 5:20:20 PM
I like that this topic is quite unique and local so it's interesting to learn some new facts about the population of marbled murrelet.
Strengths:
1) clear styling and navigation
2) variety of different vis included
Improvements:
I think you could add more annotations or supporting text to explain what each chart represents. For example, the very first chart talks about the growth and decline of canopy trees but it is not really clear why it matters in the context of the birds?
Similarly, for the bird population decline, you could include potential reasons why it is declining and frame it more like a story than as a report.
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nsg124/21/2026, 5:54:50 PM
This project does an incredible job of highlighting an impactful topic by using a strong narrative hook and captivating visualizations.
Overall, the styling of the website is well polished and thematic, and the interactions represent the tone of the information quite well. One particular example of this is in the first visualization, where hovering over each point in the line chart altered the number of tree icons shown on the right side. Literally using the area of the user's screen to represent the area covered by disturbed/healthy old-growth trees is very easy to understand for the user.
If I had to give one suggestion, I think it would be interesting if the right-side box next to the Population Over Time line chart were a map of BC covered with dots that symbolized the number of Marbled Murrelets in the province (maybe 1 dot = 1000 murrelets?). I think the map would help users understand the decline in population numbers in reference to their habitat size, and have a strong emotional pull to the narrative of the data (especially for users who are BC residents).
kjc214/21/2026, 6:59:42 PM
This project is on a really cool topic! As a user the visuals on the right-hand side make your narrative easy to follow and are engaging. The only thing I can think of is maybe giving a little more context to the Marbled Murrelet and why they’re important for ecosystems in BC or something (but since you guys said the target audience is bird enthusiasts, they would probably already know some stuff so this is more of a nice to have).
I really like the visualizations you guys made, the reflection of the hover-state in the number of symbols shown/ the colour of the symbols, make it more engaging to interact with. This also does a really strong job of allowing the audience to visualize the amount of habitat and species loss, rather than just seeing a number. Some small areas for improvement would just be the ordering of information (putting more context for those who might not know what a Marbled Murrelet is at the beginning) and making your design elements more bold in the visualizations. For example, in the Population Trends visual, the line thickness wasn’t super discernible to me, I noticed the slight colour change more. Also just consider colours that are more contrasting (since red-green colour blindness would change the user experience of the Habitat Loss visualization).
fja194/21/2026, 8:40:57 PM
Narrative is very clear and story is easy to follow. Could use some more visualizations to support. The text is somewhat hard to read because of the background. I think there could be a bit more context and insights added on each of the charts to explain how it links back to the story and the significance the data shows. The species at risk card shows mentions two birds that are not included in the title so it confuses me as to which bird is the data actually centered on. Perhaps you could include charts for the bald eagle and woodpecker as well. Overall good job!
tka734/21/2026, 9:32:55 PM
This is a very interesting project that covers what I think is an overlooked topic, but regardless, important. As a user, I think the project is successful in delievers the message of population loss well. I do think it's a little difficult for me to follow since the layout is a bit dashboard-esque. So for someone who is perhaps an expert in the topic of Marbled Murrelet habitat/population loss, would find this layout/visualizations effective due to its straightforwardness and more maximalist approach. However, as a user that is not all too familiar with this topic, I feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information being presented.
Points of Strengths
- Good, consistent styling + aesthetic
- I like the interactivity where the line chart of canopy change updates the old-growth tree count visualization
- Clear and digestible visualizations
Points of improvement:
- Perhaps add some context about the Marbled Murrelet to contextualize the viewers?
- It could be worthwhile to provide information/visualization on where these habitats are located in BC (lower mainland, northern BC?)
- Maybe some additional context/text with visualizations to inform viewers why this visualization matters/what it implies
User4/22/2026, 1:09:14 AM
As a user, I found the project engaging and easy to navigate. I liked the interaction between the line charts on the left and the icon charts on the right because it linked them together making the data feel more dynamic. This also helped me get a better understanding of the charts and data. The topic itself is also super interesting as this is an animal I have never heard of before, which made the experience feel more meaningful and educational.
The strengths of this website is the clear visuals and interactions, this makes it easy to understand what data that is being used and what the problem is. Also, the simplicity of the visuals allow for less clutter and makes it easy to interpret. As you guys chose a dataset that is less common it makes the project stand out and encourages curiosity, which helps with user engagement.
Some improvements could be to improve the contrast of the text as it is a little difficult to read in the background, which impacts the accessibility. Adding some more explanatory text would help provide more context to the project, which would add to the storytelling of your website. Finally, maybe having the dots on the line graph enlarge when hovering could help show which point is being examined by the user.
cqa134/22/2026, 1:10:45 AM
As a user, I found the project engaging and easy to navigate. I liked the interaction between the line charts on the left and the icon charts on the right because it linked them together making the data feel more dynamic. This also helped me get a better understanding of the charts and data. The topic itself is also super interesting as this is an animal I have never heard of before, which made the experience feel more meaningful and educational.
The strengths of this website is the clear visuals and interactions, this makes it easy to understand what data that is being used and what the problem is. Also, the simplicity of the visuals allow for less clutter and makes it easy to interpret. As you guys chose a dataset that is less common it makes the project stand out and encourages curiosity, which helps with user engagement.
Some improvements could be to improve the contrast of the text as it is a little difficult to read in the background, which impacts the accessibility. Adding some more explanatory text would help provide more context to the project, which would add to the storytelling of your website. Finally, maybe having the dots on the line graph enlarge when hovering could help show which point is being examined by the user.
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lethul4/22/2026, 2:23:33 AM
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Overall this project is very strong visually. Data makes sense to the overarching narration and displayed in a creative way with the icon visually depicted on the right. What could be improved is the explanation of each graph, as it should help people to gain an understanding of what the graph signifies.
ina164/22/2026, 4:20:59 AM
My first impression, using the real photo as the background along with the photo of the seabird, really creates a strong emotional connection to their habitat.
What’s working is the layout, which resembles a bento-like design, and each block is evenly spaced. Using an interactive hover effect creates engagement, and it influences how many seabirds are present at the time as well.
To further improve the website, the progress bar representing the population could be clearer, as it doesn’t influence or provide any support narrative. The conservation status threatened indicator does not clearly communicate that the species is in danger, perhaps a colour or a different image could communicate that more clearly.
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tla2074/22/2026, 5:03:16 AM
The website has a strong modular layout design that makes the content feel organized and easy to navigate. I really like how it utilizes translucent carousels, as this allows the background images to stand out and grab the viewer’s attention while moving through the site. The visualizations are also presented clearly and effectively, displaying differences in simple, easy to understand forms that make the information accessible to any user. Overall, the design choices create an engaging and visually appealing experience.
zka84/22/2026, 5:26:07 AM
These visuals clearly show habitat loss going up while the bird population goes down, and the story is easy to understand. The line charts work well, and the icons (birds/trees) make it more engaging. The design looks nice, but it’s a bit busy, and some labels are hard to read on the dark background. Also, the main takeaway could be stated more clearly. Overall, it’s solid, just needs a bit more clarity and simplicity.
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rmwase4/22/2026, 5:41:38 AM
-The layout is clean and easy to scroll through with a clear flow from habitat loss to population trends
-The bird icon display was the most engaging part. Hovering over a data point changes how many bird icons appear on screen, which makes the population decline feel real instead of just being a number
-Both charts have hover tooltips which made it easy to check exact values
Overall the site felt well put together and the story it was telling was easy to follow
The bird icon display is a smart use of visual metaphor. Instead of just showing a number going down, you actually see fewer birds on screen, which connects the data to the real world impact and makes the message more memorable.
Adding a short note explaining why BC was chosen as the focus would make the scope feel more intentional and give users a better sense of the context behind the project.
vsa574/22/2026, 7:01:31 AM
The bird icon display is a genuinely touching way to show population decline. The parallel structure of pairing each chart with an icon display shows thoughtful design. Being upfront about data interpolation in the captions is also honest practice. The bigger issue is that the topic is entirely about specific locations in BC, but there is no map anywhere. Showing which regions lost the most habitat on an actual map of BC would use be more interesting and engaging.
ncw84/22/2026, 8:03:42 AM
In my opinion, this project was really appealing, and the usage of it was comfortable. The connection between the line chart located on the left-hand side of the screen and the icon chart on the right-hand side seems rather exciting. It made me understand the information provided here. The topic is very exciting since it refers to the animals I have never seen before.
In addition, visual clarity makes interpretation of information much easier. Your choice to work with a not so popular dataset makes your project really unique, and this is important for user engagement.
As for potential changes, there should be more contrast between texts on the background, which might make them less readable. Finally, enlarging the dots on the line graph during the interaction can help to identify the point the user needs to analyze.
Good Job!
Team FMFCL