Helping you become a more effective information designer. You want to create effective data visualizations. That’s hard work. There are so many decisions to make, like chart type, annotations, and color! Will this podcast help? Host and fellow data viz designer Alli Torban is in the trenches with you. She shares the latest tools and methods that she’s discovered while on the job and interviewing top designers. If you’re an analyst, journalist, or designer who wants to hone your skills with specific tactics, then this show could be just what you need.
91: AMA — Creativity, freelancing, dataviz process and more!
In this episode, I answer some common questions I’ve received lately about creativity, freelancing, dataviz process, and more. Let’s go!
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What platforms would you join when on the look out for a network, freelance projects etc?
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I want to transition into a dataviz job but not sure where to start?
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What exactly do you mean by 'creativity' in the context of data and analytics? How can data people be creative?
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How do you respond to negative feedback of your creative idea?
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What do you do when you feel unmotivated?
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How do you handle the feeling of not living up to a client's expectations? I want to be creative and do my best work, but it's a lot of pressure!
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I feel like I'm stuck in my own bubble when it comes to being inspired. How do I branch out
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What is a common mistake people make when brainstorming or ideating?
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How do I know if my graphic is effective or if I should try to be more creative? I’m confused when to keep pushing or if it’s good enough.
Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/91