Question

An analyst is presenting a line chart tracking monthly revenue for 12 product lines to a marketing director. The director only cares about how one product, 'Aurora,' is trending relative to the rest of the portfolio. All 12 lines are currently drawn in distinct bright colors, making the chart hard to read. What design change best communicates the intended message?

Accepted Answer

Render the Aurora line in a bold, saturated color and gray out the other 11 lines to provide context without competing for attention

Answer

Convert the chart into a 12-slice pie chart showing each product's share of total revenue

Answer

Keep all 12 lines in bright colors but add a detailed legend and gridlines to help distinguish them

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Remove the other 11 product lines entirely and show only the Aurora line