# DefilLama DataViz UX Audit

**Published by:** [Lily Yin ](https://paragraph.com/@lily-yin/)
**Published on:** 2023-07-09
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@lily-yin/defillama-dataviz-ux-audit

## Content

I am learning how to read and use DefilLama, and I found that I want to conduct a UX audit! Please correct any errors in this statement. Chart 1 UX Audit The below chart shows the fees by chain. Cons: Filters 1. User Interactivity: The chart's interactivity options could be clearer. Specifically, the ability to select and view "fees by chain" across different blockchains needs to be made more intuitive. Perhaps the addition of dropdown menus or radio buttons could facilitate this. 2. Comparative Analysis: If users want to compare "fees by chain" on a single chain to the "total fees across chains", this option should be more explicitly provided. It's not clear why users would want to do this comparison, so understanding user motivations could provide valuable insights to further optimize this feature. Maybe a survey or user interviews can help uncover these needs. Expanded view Detailed Examination: The lack of an expanded view option could limit the user's understanding of the data. Given the different magnitudes and significance of fees across chains, an option to zoom in or out to examine details could greatly enhance data readability. Timeline selection 4. Visual Clarity: The timeline bar at the bottom of the chart could be more intuitive. At present, there may be confusion between the gray transparent chart and the main panel chart, as they seem related. Making sure the selection in the timeline corresponds accurately and clearly with the display in the main chart panel could alleviate this confusion. Tooltips Explanatory tooltips: The absence of tooltips to explain various concepts on the interface might impede new users' understanding. To help users unfamiliar with certain terminologies or metrics, tooltips providing brief explanations could be very helpful. Also, a FAQ section or a glossary might assist in improving user comprehension.Only select the Ethereum chainAre users interested in comparing "fees by chain" for a single blockchain against the "total fees across chains"? If so, what could be their motivation for making such a comparison?Monthly ViewThe timeline bar located at the bottom of the interface lacks intuitiveness. There might be a potential misinterpretation where users associate the gray, transparent chart with the main panel chart. However, in reality, the main panel chart corresponds to the area highlighted in red on the timeline. This discrepancy could lead to confusion and should be addressed to improve user understanding.Chart 2 UX Audit Pros: It's commendable that the chart below displays events as the default view. This feature is highly useful for users as it provides insights into the reasons behind price fluctuations, helping them better understand why prices are rising or falling. Cons: Tooltips 1. The chart lacks a tooltip feature to help explain the data it represents. This absence could potentially make it challenging for users to fully comprehend the information displayed in the chart. 2. When users activate multiple filters, the resulting chart can become overly complex and challenging to interpret. This potentially hinders user comprehension and detracts from the overall user experience.Chart 3 Cons: Filter group A controls the B&C section. So it offers a better user experience when the filter group A stays at the top when the user scrolls down to see the rank of protocols.Before scrollWhen scrollsCons: Filter A represents a single selection, while Filter B represents multi-selection. It is preferable to maintain a minimal difference in the visual style of these two filters to indicate the minor difference.Filter A&BChart 4: Chains Cons: The chain selection only impacts the right-side timeline chart. The current location of the chain selection is confusing. User may expect it impacts the left pie chart too.

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