While understanding all of the factors for graphics is important, they cannot be effectively put to use without direction. This is why it is important when using graphics in the text to highlight a major point of information and not solely use them when displaying any numbers or information. 
When developing labels for the graphs the biggest concern is consistency If the formatting or names of the labels are incorrect it defeats the whole purpose of the graphic and only serves to confuse the main point. Information is important with the labels the readability and aesthetics of the graphic are also of great concern. It is fundamental to ensure that they are easily locatable and readable if the audience is not able to easily read the text, it takes away the whole purpose of the graphic. This is such an important factor to graphics and text that companies like NASA develop whole guises assisting with legibility and optimal graphic text and colors. Especially when using multiple graphics everything from the spacing to the fonts must be similar while also making sure to adapt to the necessary changes for the different types of charts. Lack of physical cohesion between the graphics weakens the aesthetic appeal of the graphs which could cause the audience to disengage from the content.
For spacing, it is essential to consider both the text and the graphic, When utilizing proper formatting it allows for the information discussed in the text to be easily referenced by the graphic. But if the graphic is hidden away farther in the text or is unclear which information from the text it is referencing it can do the exact opposite and weaken points. Placing graphics needs to be intentional with a proper introduction from the text. Without this proper introduction and information, it leaves the graphic contextless and again continues to emphasize the graphic and take away its importance in the text.
When using or creating graphics in the text it is important to understand that when using strategies like spacing, labeling, and introduction it is important to be very intentional in the usage and ensure that these strategies are being done to actively emphasize a point rather than support an empty graphics with little to no appeal.
I agree with you that graphics should be highly researched before including them in your writing. All visualizations should assist an author with getting their point across, not confuse a reader. I also agree with you that a graphic should be placed strategically within text and have a proper introduction to give a reader context. It was also interesting to think about consistency when labeling and dealing with multiple visualizations. When I am reading something, it is comforting to see identical labels within a piece and similar formatting. This makes it easier for me to follow along and helps me absorb the information at a faster pace. What do you think would make a graphic too distracting? Thanks!
I love how you touch on the spacing of graphics, but I would love to touch on something else related to that. The related part is how big the graphic should be. You always want your graphics to be easy to read, but you also don’t want them to take up too much space. What are some of your thoughts on the size of graphics?
It is awesome that you mentioned about spacing for text and graphics in writing. I think it is an important point too that people often forget or omit about. In writing, especially internet writing, the aesthetic of the page is not just related to the graphics itself but the designs of the page, the spacing, and the titles, the subtitles, the colors, the designs of the page, etc. My questions would be do you think the size of the graphics matter too? Like do you think sometimes putting a larger graphic that contains more information is better than a small graphic that’s blurry but keep the spacing?