Hi
Here's what I have so far. So it's basically a wheel 'o states. The big orange tab can be dragged to each slot and from there you will be able to see which state ranks highest or lowest in these four categories (icons subject to modification). Currently we're on suicides, so all the states are magnetized to the suicide guy. If you were to switch it to pets, they'd all move 90 degrees to the pets. Note also that the circle is orange. Dragging the tab to another category will change all circles to that categories color.
So what if you want to start comparing things? Well when it's done you will be able to click anywhere on the outer edge (a + will show up on mouseover) and you'll be able to add another tab. This tab will then have to be placed on one of the other three categories. The states will then magnetize between the mean of the locations of the two states. So for example if you picked suicides and parks, the states would all hang out between 12 and 3 o'clock. The color of the circles would become a combination of the two category colors. Dragging a tab off the circle will remove it
So I spoke to Stacie and there's a couple of things that will change once I get some time.
1) Icons need work
2) Type is too small
3) Not too clear right now, which is the highest and lowest percentage
4) Category colors need to look more indented so they look like you can drop tabs on them.
What I'd love some feedback on is this concept of moving the states around between the mean of multiple categories. If you were to pick pets and suicides, would the information on the edges mean something to you (near 12 and 3). Would you want it to? How would you highlite that?
What if you picked suicides and weather, would everyone be ok with the circles splitting between 12 and 6?
I also want it so that these icons aren't floating like they are right now, any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!
