Month: February 2024

A diagram illustrating the different phases of a project's lifecycle, represented in a diamond shape divided into four segments. Each segment is labeled with a different phase of the project: "Expand/Ideate" - This first segment, colored in purple, represents the beginning phase where ideas are generated and the project scope is expanded. It is marked with the note "Max risk of overwhelm," indicating that this is the stage where one might feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. "Focus/Consolidate" - The second segment, also in purple, follows the ideation phase and involves narrowing down ideas and focusing on the most viable ones. "Build/Produce" - The third segment, colored in blue, is where the actual product or project is built or produced. "Deliver/Deploy" - The final segment in blue represents the delivery or deployment phase of the project, marked with the word "Success!" A vertical axis labeled "Size of Project" shows an upward direction indicating growth or expansion. At the bottom of the axis are the words "Question, interest, or idea," and at the top, the phrase "Plan for what to do and how to tackle (at least some of it)" is written, suggesting that as the project progresses, a more concrete plan is formed. A black dot is placed at the intersection of the "Focus/Consolidate" and "Build/Produce" phases with an arrow pointing to it marked with "You are here," suggesting that the viewer is currently at the transition point between these two phases. The arrow also has a note "Max risk of exhaustion," warning of the potential for burnout at this stage. The diagram serves as a conceptual roadmap for project management, indicating that the project is halfway through its lifecycle and cautioning against the common risks associated with each stage.S
Erica Gunn

Step 8 in the Data Exploration Journey: Build

This article is part 9 in a series on data exploration, and the common struggles that we all face when trying to learn something new...
A collage of photos which appear in the article.D
David Skopec

Data Design in Focus: Students Review Diverse Installations at Venice Biennale 2023

During a visit to the Venice Biennale in November 2023, a series of reviews of selected installations and presentations were created by students from the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG) Offenbach, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), and the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK).
A woman stands in front of a physical data visualization.I
David Skopec

Information Design in the Margins

Since its inception in 1980, the Venice Architecture Biennale, one of the most prestigious international architecture events, has attracted global architects and design aficionados.
R
Paul Kahn

Review: Modern Man in the Making & Joy and Fear

"Joy and Fear" is an illustrated report that continues the exploration begun in Otto Neurath's 1939 book "Modern Man in the Making." It examines how modernity's promises and failures impact humanity, highlighting the uneven distribution of modern benefits across the globe.
a collage of five project thumbnailsF
Nightingale Editors

Five Projects: Highlighting the Work of Elisava’s Master in Data Design

The following five projects were completed by individuals and groups of student who have passed through the Elisava Masters in Data Design at the Barcelona School of Design.
A baby blue book cover on a black, white-spattered tabletop. The book reads 344 Questions? The Creative Person's Do-It-Yourself Guide to Insight, Survival, and Artistic Fulfillment.R
Natasha Godwin

Review and Re-Design: 344 Questions

Stefan G. Bucher's 344 Questions is one of the best books I’ve never finished. It's a list of questions from dozens of creative professionals, organized in a series of vibrant flow charts, that help you define and solve problems in work and life. In that one-sentence description alone, it's already doing more than most therapists, coaches, and generative applications. Let's unpack why.
A highly illustrated book cover sitting on a wooden table with the title "our environment"R
Emilia Ruzicka

Review: “Our Environment” by the Data Science x Design Collective

Our Environment, the newest installment in the Data Science x Design Collective’s series of anthologies, is a delightful collection of essays, zines, fictional short stories, and reflections on the data-fied world around and inside each of us.
A multicolored quilt sits on a pink digital backdropQ
Luisa Vasquez

Quilting My Reading List

This quilt was created using the data from all the books I read in 2023. It measures roughly 11×16 inches, was assembled on my sewing..
A book cover which reads "The Data Storyteller's Handbook: How to create business impact using data storytelling by Kat Greenbrook" along with diverse illustrations of different people kindly interacting, a kiwi and a penguin.B
Neil Richards

Book Review – “The Data Storyteller’s Handbook”

Learn more about Kat Greenbrook's latest book while diving into her process behind its creation.
A book cover with the title "Chart Spark: Harness your creativity in data communication to stand out & innovate by Alli Torban" A lightning bolt going through a pie chart covers the right side of the cover while the title Chart Spark is repeated going down the left.R
Emilia Ruzicka

Review: “Chart Spark” by Alli Torban

In Alli Torban’s new book, Chart Spark, she tackles this issue of perceived creativity block and shares her own creative journey while providing tips, prompts, and encouragement to readers.
An over-the-shoulder view of a woman reviewing newspaper job advertisements.W
Christopher Laubenthal

What Data Job Descriptions Tell Us

Explore the nuances of data job descriptions: Learn to read between the lines and understand what's truly being offered in the data field.
streaming 2023 year in review. Illustration of a woman celebrating with fireworks and balloons. Illustration of a TVS
Tyler Freeman

Streaming Media Year-in-Review

In this article, I share my journey of using the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) to wrestle my media data from the clutches of streaming services. We'll explore the importance of data ownership, navigate the (sometimes absurd) hurdles, and create a personalized, cross-platform media retrospective.
a man gives a presentation of charts and graphs to a room of people.W
Martynas Jočys

What to Consider When Considering the Audience

"Considering the audience" is one of the most important pieces of advice in storytelling and data visualization, but is can be a vague suggestion. This article turns this suggestion into a checklist you can go through to ensure your audience is considered.