Look, I’m going to tell you a secret. There is really only one true way to become a better data visualization expert… …ready? PRACTICE!!! I get asked a lot for tips on finding interesting things to visualize and the process I use to create my charts and other visualizations. And yes, I am certainly full […]
I just presented at #eval19 from a thousand miles away…
11:25 AM Eastern Time – Text from Stephanie Evergreen Full house for your session. Is your co-presenter still coming? Ugh!!! I totally cancelled that a long time ago with AEA. So Crystal isn’t coming? Right. Is there a projector? Maybe you can feed me in. 5 minutes notice, no preparation… So I originally planned to […]
Cartoon Q&A: Anna Kirkland Smith on Challenges for Women in the Data Industry
Today’s Q&A is with Anna Kirkland Smith founder of the Data Scientista Society located here in the research triangle, NC. I only asked Anna one question, but her response definitely inspired a couple new cartoons. Plus I think many of you will be able to relate. What do you think is the biggest challenge for […]
Cartoon Q&A: Shelbi Fanning of Cloud Giants on Modern Marketing Challenges
So I’m kicking off a new series of cartoon Q&As. Basically I ask a few questions to practicing researchers, marketers, evaluators, designers, and communicators, then cartoon illustrate their answers. This week’s Q&A is with Shelbi Fanning who is the marketing manager at Cloud Giants, a Salesforce consultancy headquartered here in Durham, NC. How do you […]
Your ugly old confusing website is not your biggest problem.
So since I started as a freelance designer I have designed quite a few websites. But let me tell you a secret. Ready? Most people don’t need new websites. I don’t care how ugly, malfunctioning, confusing, or old the website, it’s probably not the thing that is going to make or break your business. If […]
Pixel Math, Charts, and Adobe XD
So on Wednesday of this week I held a webinar. The topic of the day was on using tools like Sketch and Adobe XD to design data visualization. As with most things I present that are new I end up getting the following question. Okay, you sold me, how do I start? I gave my […]
Hiring Guide: Data Experience Designer
Organizational data strategy needs a redesign for companies to extract the most value from their data infrastructure. Through this series of blog posts I plan to describe in detail, conceptual positions designed to meet contemporary organizational needs. For this first post, I describe the role of a data experience designer. Position goal: Increase the value […]
Mixing LinkedIn with an occupational identity crisis
So keeping this series going until I run out of reflections (not very likely), or until I get bored of this topic (more likely). We’re now on step 3. Phase 1: Freaking out and sending a lot of messages to old friends, colleagues, and LinkedIn connections. Phase 2: Thinking about the modern workplace and the […]
Evaluation’s shift towards irrelevance, my network trust fall, and other reflections
Things are looking up. And while I retain a hefty bit of cynicism, I feel better about the future. The following are thoughts I considered keeping inside my head. But after all the help and support I’ve received over the last few weeks, it didn’t feel right to keep them in. So, here we go, […]
Forget dashboards, start with better data user interfaces
How do you interact with data? Is it through a report or brief? A place where you’ll find the data has been selected, polished, and tailored for a very specific purpose. A purpose that may or may not match your needs. It is through a series of tables or charts? Generic visuals with row and […]