Visual Design - Do Not Let Data Be Your Cul-de-sac

Overview

Learn best practices for creating clean, aesthetic data visualizations to aid business understanding, tell compelling stories, and drive sustainable decisions.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Visual Design for Data
Overview of data visualization in business
Importance of storytelling with data
Understanding your audience
• Principles of Effective Data Visualization
Simplicity and clarity
Choosing the right chart type
The role of color and contrast
• Data Selection and Preparation
Identifying key metrics
Cleaning and organizing data for clarity
Avoiding misleading representations
• Tools and Technologies
Overview of popular data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Introduction to advanced visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Plotly)
Hands-on session: Building basic visualizations with chosen tools
• Crafting Compelling Visual Stories
Structuring stories for maximum impact
Integrating narrative with data visualization
Examples of successful visual storytelling
• Designing Aesthetic Visuals
Advanced techniques for refining design
Balancing aesthetics with functionality
Incorporating branding and style guidelines
• Case Studies and Applications
Real-world examples of effective data visualizations
Analysis of successful and flawed designs
Hands-on group project
• Evaluating and Improving Visualizations
Techniques for receiving and incorporating feedback
Iterative design process
Measuring the impact of visualizations
• Ethical Considerations in Data Visualization
Avoiding bias and distortion
Transparency and accuracy
Respecting user privacy
• Final Project and Presentation
Apply concepts to create a comprehensive data visualization project
Present final projects to the class for feedback and discussion
• Course Review and Future Directions
Summary of key takeaways
Emerging trends in data visualization
Resources for continued learning and improvement

Subjects

Data Science