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Lisa Vissichelli

A Note from the Program Manager of the 2024 Information is Beautiful Awards

As the Program Manager for the 2024 Information is Beautiful Awards, I am honored and thrilled to play a role in celebrating the artistry, innovation,..
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Danny Yang, Lesley Huang, Pia Bocanegra & Linda Yang

From Data to Art: Making “Rat Revolution”

In March 2024, we unveiled “Rat Revolution” at the Data Through Design exhibition. “Rat Revolution” can be described as a light sculpture or a physical..
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Alex Kolokolov

Diversity in the Dataviz Community: Ugly Truth of the White Man Index

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword—at least I hope it isn’t. It’s a crucial element driving business success in today’s competitive landscape. While many organizations tout..
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Maxene Graze

Core Dataviz Style Guide Components

Throughout my career, I’ve oscillated between working solo on data visualization projects and being a part of larger teams tasked with creating compelling visual stories..
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Emmie Mercer

Review: Statistical Tableau: How to Use Statistical Models and Decision Science in Tableau by Ethan Lang

If you’re a Tableau enthusiast or simply curious about data, Ethan Lang’s Statistical Tableau is a must-read. Published in 2024, the book’s purpose is straightforward:..
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Nightingale Editors

Meet Daphne, the Dragon on the Back of Nightingale Issue 5

Once upon a time—or perhaps just last month—Issue 5 of Nightingale landed in the hands of readers around the world. On its back cover, a..
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William Careri

When the Data is Gone

When Cartoon Network abruptly erased its entire online archive, decades of web content vanished in an instant. At the same time, Boomerang, a platform that..
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Clare Harvey

Review: Data Visualization with Microsoft Power BI: How to Design Savvy Dashboards

Alex Kolokolov and Maxim Zelensky say that there are three types of vizzer—business analyst, infographic creator, and data journalist. Are you clear about which you..
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Mallika Komarapuram Sreedhar

Book Review – Data Culture by Dr. Shorful Islam

First things first, let us consider the following three cases:•  X is the Marketing Manager of a company. He wants to use his company’s data..
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Poe Bertholon

Visualizing Meth Addiction: Data Reveals The Truth About Methamphetamine Addiction in The US

Despite the lack of conversation, the abuse of methamphetamine remains an extremely serious problem in the United States. According to the CDC Wonder Database, in..
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Andreas Göransson, Konrad Schönborn & Lena Tibell

What Makes School Visits to Digital Science Centers Successful? 

For over half a century, science centers have been key in communicating science, aiming to increase interest and curiosity in STEM, and promote lifelong learning...
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Meredith Kiljan

Review: Daphne Draws Data

Daphne Draws Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic introduces young readers to the world of data visualization, math, and creativity through a fun, visual approach. The..
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Alex Kolokolov

Interviewing AI Assistants for Data Visualization

In today’s world, you need to run very fast just to stay in place. Technology is developing at an incredible speed, but I don’t believe..
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Shafeeq Ur Rahaman & Mahe Jabeen Abdul

The Power of Context: Making Data Stories Come Alive

Raw data can appear sterile without the human touch of thoughtful interpretation. Though information-packed charts and graphs showcase vital statistics, the “why should I care”..
Two-panel comparison of educational diagrams related to the carbon cycle. Panel A: Shows a tree with labels for processes like photosynthesis and cellular respiration, along with a simplified depiction of how carbon moves from the atmosphere to dead organic material in the soil. Interactive elements, such as drag-and-drop boxes, indicate an educational activity where learners identify and place correct labels. Panel B: Presents a more interactive approach with hexagonal icons representing different organisms, such as a rabbit and microorganisms, showing their roles in the carbon cycle. The diagram appears to engage users in a learning activity by allowing them to select and link different components of the cycle.T
Mina Mani & Konrad Schönborn

Tracing Carbon: Visualization for Systems Thinking

Systems thinking is fundamental for understanding complex problems. Addressing twenty-first century challenges like climate change requires comprehending how different components of Earth systems influence each..
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Nightingale Editors

DVS Mentor Spotlight: Anastasia Stevens

The Data Visualization Society’s Mentorship Program has been instrumental in shaping the paths of aspiring individuals in our community. The mentors who make up this..