The timeline tool was very interesting to me because as a journalist I feel like there are many instances where this tool can be very useful. Not only would using it in my fashion magazine be helpful– when discussing brand’s history, trend cycles or even fun facts.
For stories I’ve written in the past, there are many uses a timeline could provide. I wrote a story on the Fort Reno Land Dispute, which has been a case for over 200 years. I think the timeline tool would have been a great aspect to add to the story while providing important information in a fun and easy way.
I do think the way it is displayed could be improved. I would love to see some vertical timelines, or a way to view more than one time-period at a time. It seems like a rather easy to tool to use, but a little more difficult to customize.
I think these tools are a great way to improve articles with data-heavy information.