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As we understand it, Dr. Boers’ Stargram [3] can be seen as a specific implementation of the origami plot by setting the distance between the auxiliary dots and the origin to zero. In this case, the plot simplifies to a series of line segments on the main axes radiating from the origin, essentially devoid of surface area. Consequently, our origami plot distinguishes itself from the Stargram, as the primary innovation of the origami plot lies in its ability to validly employ the area of the connected region as a comparative metric for summarizing individual attributes based on their average values.

The origami plot is fundamentally different from the earlier visualizations including the radar plot and the Stargram. Unlike the traditional radar plot, where the area of the connected region is susceptible to changes based on the arbitrary ordering of the axes, the origami plot is mathematically proven to have an area that remains constant …