Labeling compound figures

  • Labeling design matters: the labels should be unobtrusive (not overpowering), consistent in style (font, size) across figures, and integrated into the design.
  • Panels must share a consistent visual language: same color schemes, symbol mappings, ordering of categories, etc.
  • Avoid conflicting encodings (e.g. one panel uses blue for “male,” another uses blue for “female”)