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12: How to Encourage Exploration Without Interactivity - Featured Data Visualization by Krisztina Szucs
Data Viz Today
05/08/18 • 15 min
How can you encourage a reader to explore your data visualization without adding any interactivity? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways to make an exploratory static data viz - no coding necessary! Featured viz by Krisztina Szucs models how to encourage exploration by visualizing the rating and profit of past box office hits.
29: 3 Essential Steps To Finding Your Unique Style - Featured Data Visualization by Federica Fragapane
Data Viz Today
09/11/18 • 16 min
How can you find your unique data viz style? I've started my quest to find mine, which I hope will help me find my voice and create work that’s more representative of my point of view. I know it’s not something that happens overnight, but what can I do to get started? Featured data visualization project by Federica Fragapane provides plenty of inspiration for how to get on the right path.
38: How to Use Writing to Improve Your Vizzing - Featuring Tiziana Alocci & Piero Zagami
Data Viz Today
02/05/19 • 13 min
Can you write your way to data viz success? It might be hard to see how writing could improve your visualizations but in this episode, I'll lay out 3 compelling reasons WHY you need to start writing today. Plus, I'll share easy 3 steps to get you started.
This episode is inspired by the creative passion project Market Cafe Magazine that's created and independently published by Tiziana Alocci and Piero Zagami. Listen to what it takes to self-publish a data viz magazine!
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02/26/19 • 8 min
How can you add more information to your flow charts? Incorporate small multiples! In this episode, we learn about Chris DeMartini's data visualization that brings together small multiples and a flow chart (an NBA bracket) to add context to the flow. Find out how he created it, and how this technique can be applied elsewhere!
03/12/19 • 24 min
Can we combine explanatory and exploratory data viz? That's just what Duncan Clark and his team over at Flourish are trying to accomplish by giving everyone the ability to create a "Talkie."
In this episode, find out what it is and how to create an effective one. Bonus: Duncan shares the one thing that would impress him in a data viz portfolio!
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43: How to Visualize Paths Through Time with a Narrative Chart - Featuring Sahil Chinoy and Jessia Ma
Data Viz Today
04/30/19 • 11 min
Every day, events are happening and people are moving through time making decisions. How do we visualize that? How do we visualize that for hundreds of people in a way that still makes sense? Even more challenging, how do we humanize that visualization?
In this episode, we’ll learn how Sahil Chinoy and Jessia Ma from the New York Times solved this problem by combing hundreds of paths into a narrative chart.
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10/08/19 • 20 min
It’s no secret that some charts lie. You might be thinking that only a subset of people who maliciously create a chart to serve their interests are guilty of this, but the truth is, there are many ways in which a chart can lie.
You can make a mistake in your design, or use data that’s insufficient, or make conclusions that aren’t accurate. I’m guilty of this, and guess what... so is Alberto Cairo! He wrote a whole book on How Charts Lie based on his experience creating and reading charts.
In this episode, I finally got to ask Alberto’s opinion on some burning questions that I have, like
- how he personally reads charts to assess their quality,
- how he’d structure a graphics team today to make sure they create quality graphics, and
- where he thinks we’ll be fighting misinformation in the coming years.
- Most importantly, he explains why we shouldn’t throw up our hands and give up on charts even when some mislead us.
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11/05/19 • 9 min
It's no secret that creating two charts to show different views on a data set can be very powerful. But can connecting them somehow make it even more impactful?
In this episode, we learn how Mohamad Waked used two charts with a captivating connective tissue to shine a light on a very important issue happening in the world right now.
11/19/19 • 15 min
Have you ever been asked the explain the value of visualizing data? I always jump to “it reveals insights you couldn’t see before!” But while I was at the Data2Dome conference last month, I had a light-bulb moment. Revealing insights is just part of the puzzle...
In this episode, I share stories of how the planetarium community is using data to engage scientists and the general public in really innovative ways, and then I pull all the pieces together to see our value in a whole new light.
SPECIAL LAUNCH: Visual Metaphor Workshop!
Data Viz Today
09/08/22 • 2 min
Save your seat in the virtual workshop! (50% off promo code expires Sept 15)
How to Create Visual Metaphors — Virtual WorkshopSeptember 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Increase your work's memorability and clarity by learning how to incorporate visual metaphors into your information communication!
Agenda:
- Presentation to understand what visual metaphor is, its benefits, when it's effective, and my process for creating them + lots of examples (30 min)
- Live brainstorming where I apply my process to an attendee's project. Watch me work or bring your own project to work through the prompts in real-time (30 min)
- Q&A to ask any question you have about the process and get feedback on your ideas (30 min)
- Unlimited email follow-up for 1-week after the workshop to ask any lingering questions or get individualized feedback on your ideas
- Recording + printable worksheet will be sent out afterward!
Who's this workshop for?
Anyone who communicates information—analyst, journalist, designer. You don't need to know a specific software, tool, or have drawing skills! Seats are limited.
Questions?
Email me: [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Data Viz Today have?
Data Viz Today currently has 109 episodes available.
What topics does Data Viz Today cover?
The podcast is about Coding, Artist, Art, Design, Creative, Journalism, Data, Intelligence, Podcasts, Technology, Developer, Information, Science, Arts, Business, Analysis and Visual.
What is the most popular episode on Data Viz Today?
The episode title '54: How to Find New Collaborators and Execute a Complex Project — Featuring Shirley Wu' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Data Viz Today?
The average episode length on Data Viz Today is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Data Viz Today released?
Episodes of Data Viz Today are typically released every 19 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Data Viz Today?
The first episode of Data Viz Today was released on Feb 26, 2018.
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