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.
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31: How to Decide If Your Visualization Should Be 3D - Featured Data Visualization by Ryan Baumann
When is it beneficial to visualize your data in 3D? We know that people love the “cool” factor of 3D, but I think most people know to avoid it now. But in which cases could it be useful in understanding your data? In this episode, host Alli Torban explores the pros and cons of 3D viz. Featured data visualization project by Ryan Baumann shows a beautiful way to make custom 3D visualizations of spatial athletic data. Show Notes Ryan's Athlete Data Viz Site Follow Ryan Baumann on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter Sign up for the Data Viz Today Newsletter!
30: [Mini] How to Use Help Desk Tactics to Build More Useful Visualizations
Do you ever have a client that's not sure what they need, and you also feel at a loss on how to visualize their goal in the most useful way? In this episode, I talk about how I'm bringing back my old Help Desk skills to break through that wall (or vizzer's block ;D) and dig up useful dashboard ideas. Show Notes Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
29: 3 Essential Steps To Finding Your Unique Style - Featured Data Visualization by Federica Fragapane
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. Show Notes Federica's Portfolio Follow Federica on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
28: How to Build a Connection With Your Data Through Original Visualization - Featured Data Visualization by Sonja Kuijpers
Is it ever beneficial to stray from the usual chart types and create your own original, novel data visualization? i.e. A viz where you decide what each free-form shape, line, and color represents. In this episode, host Alli Torban explores how this technique can lead to a deeper connection to your data. Featured data visualization by Sonja Kuijpers perfectly illustrates how creating an original visualization can turn overwhelm into clarity. Show Notes Sonja's Website Follow Sonja on Twitter! Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter!
27: [Mini] 3 Things I’ll Try To Do Better After Reading Tufte’s Book
I loved reading Edward Tufte's “The Visual Display of Quantitative Information” for the first time as part of the Data Vis Book Club! He's known as a pioneer in the data viz field but has also received criticism for his "my way or the highway" approach. I highly recommend reading his book, not necessarily as a data viz rulebook, but as a valuable perspective to consider. In this episode, I talk about the 3 things that I'll try to do better in my data visualizations now that I've read Tufte's book. What about you? Show Notes Edward Tufte's Book Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
26: How to Develop Your Design Eye & Transform Your Work - Featured Data Visualization by Jane Pong
Being able to see the difference between well-designed and poorly-designed data viz is half the battle! But when your work always looks amateurish to you, it can be really frustrating. In this episode, host Alli Torban identifies specific ways that you can close the gap between your good taste and your developing skills. Featured data visualization by Jane Pong perfectly illustrates how dense data can still be designed in a clean and engaging way, and I take notes from her to remake my viz from a past episode! Show Notes Jane's Website Follow Jane on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
25: How to Design a More Inviting Data Viz - Featured Data Visualization by Sarah Bartlett
How can you create a data viz that feels inviting to your reader? Host Alli Torban explores the specific design elements that can offer your reader an enjoyable experience. Featured data visualization by Sarah Bartlett perfectly demonstrates how investing in an inviting design can lead to a pleasant, informative, and memorable experience. Show Notes Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Data Viz Today on Twitter
24: [Mini] 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Viz for Free
Have you ever heard these words? "We don't have a budget for this work, but we can offer you exposure!" Whether you're more in the graphic design camp or the data journalism camp, you'll probably run up against this at some point in your freelancing journey. In this episode, I offer 3 questions to ask yourself before agreeing to do data viz work for free so that you can protect your time and engage in projects that are truly a win-win. Show Notes Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Instagram
23: How to Visualize Streaks for Pattern Analysis and Perspective - Featured Data Visualization by Frank Elavsky
How can visualizing streaks in your data help you find patterns and gain perspective? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can see your data in a new way by highlighting the period of time that something is happening - a streak. Featured data visualization by Frank Elavsky perfectly demonstrates how streaks are not only beautiful but can also reveal patterns and new questions. Show Notes Article with Viz Frank on Twitter Data Viz Today on Twitter
22: [Mini] How My Design Process Has Improved Since Episode #1
How has my data viz design process changed over the past 5 months? Well, it was pretty non-existent to start with, but after interviewing 20 top data viz designers, I've learned a lot and now have a much more defined design process. In this episode, I share my current 7-step process and would love to hear what yours is like so we can learn from each other! Show Notes Data Viz Today Twitter Data Viz Today Instagram
21: How to Gain Insights by Identifying Intervals in Your Line Chart - Featured Data Visualization by Ben Jones
How can segmenting your line chart into intervals help you gain insights into your data? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can visually break up your line chart into intervals as a way to quickly see your data from a different perspective. Example questions you could answer: Which marketing campaign had the greatest effect on sales? Does varying the basketball shot clock length change how many points are scored? Featured data visualization by Ben Jones perfectly models how this technique can visually communicate a relationship between two metrics. Show Notes Ben's Website Ben's Twitter Data Viz Today Twitter
20: How to Use Isochrone Maps for Art or Advanced Analysis - Featured Data Visualization by Topi Tjukanov
What are isochrone maps and how can you use them for advanced analysis or data art? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can create and use isochrones for personal or work challenges. Featured data visualization project by Topi Tjukanov perfectly models how isochrones can bring out interesting insights. Show Notes Topi's Website Topi's Twitter Data Viz Today Twitter
19: [Mini] How to See Your Data Viz With Fresh Eyes
How can you see your data viz with fresh eyes? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can view your work from a new perspective when you're short on time! Show Notes Download the Printable Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
18: How to Start a Passion Project That Hones Your Skills & Opens New Doors - Featured Data Visualization by Amy Cesal
How can you start your own data viz passion project that hones your skills and opens the door to new opportunities? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can find and execute a passion project that brings you joy and growth. Featured data visualization project by Amy Cesal perfectly models how a passion project can be fun, bring new opportunities, and grow your skills! Show Notes Amy's Website Amy's Twitter Data Viz Today's Twitter
17: 3 Ways to Amp-Up Your Scatter Plot! Featured Data Visualization by Maarten Lambrechts
How can you take your scatter plot to the next level? Host Alli Torban dives into 3 ways you can layer onto a scatter plot to enhance your reader’s understanding of the data. Show Notes Maarten's Website Maarten's Twitter Data Viz Today's Twitter