Tag: Data Visualization

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maxene Graze

Developing Annual Surveys for Data Visualization Style Guides

Maintaining a viz style guide is crucial for consistent styling and speeding up the work flow. Here's how to measure style guide efficacy.
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Joanne Amarisa & Arran Ridley

Introducing Girls To Code, One Flower at a Time

The Data Garden Project started as a small group of creative learners. Now, it’s growing into a global community.
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Fernando Hannaka

Don’t Let Anxiety Get in the Way of Your Creative Process

Creating data visualization through trial and error can be nerve-racking. One project using unemployment data shows how the process pays off.
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Victor Muñoz

Lessons from Physicalizing Data for a Better World

Autumn foliage colors inspired me to chart global temperature change. Here's how I created a data visual with leaves.
This chart represents a funny Visualisation about a little mouse who asks for advice on where to live. We can see the drawing of a cute little mouse and the first Visualisation about the European countries having the biggest production of cheese but also the total number of designation of origin. France seems to be on the lead!C
Annabelle Rincon

Curiosity Piques Interest, An Emotional Story Sustains It

How do you grab an audience's attention? How do you make them stay? Try an impactful visual that also carries a meaningful, emotional story.
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Nick Desbarats

Have I Resolved the Pie Chart Debate?

To use pie charts or not, that is the question! Here are a few arguments in favor of pie charts that have been missing from the debate.
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Nightingale Editors

Three Questions with… Thanisara GG Ruangdej

Nightingale meets the data viz community! Today, we hear from Thanisara GG Ruangdej of Punch Up.
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Monika Fratczak

Can Datavis Make Unpalatable Data More Enjoyable?

I studied emotional reactions to climate-related data visuals. Certain visuals evoked positive feelings—despite the unsettling topic.