I originally wrote this post in April of 2022. I’ll keep updating as time goes on and Canva adds improvements. This current update is from December 2023. What has changed since 2022. 1. Canva allows you to add alternative text for all your images. Not only that, but it has a handy little “Suggest for […]
More than 60 Holiday Data Comics
Are you looking for data and evaluation cartoons this holiday season? In this post I’ve pulled together all my Christmas and other holiday cartoons/comics I’ve drawn from across the years. With new cartoons added annually! Comics from 2023 Power BI and Elves Of course the elves don’t like PowerBI, but Santa paid a lot for […]
One Pager FAQ
Do you know how to design a good one page report? Do you know how many words fit nicely on a single page? Do you want to know how to find good one pager templates? This post is for you! How many words fit nicely on a single one page report? So this one depends […]
Canva Jumpstart
Interested in learning how to use Canva but don’t know where to start? Start here. My Canva Jumpstart Course is now FREE. I had originally planned to sell this course for more than $200. But since Canva has become such an essential tool in how I approach and teach reporting here on this blog, I’ve […]
How to Import Excel Charts into Canva, the Right Way
There are several ways to bring Excel Charts into Canva but which way is the right way? In this post I’ll walk you through the options and help you decide the best way for you. So I had this question from an attendee of one of my data design webinars. “How do I bring Excel […]
One Page Dissemination Plan
Dissemination should be easy. It’s just sharing our findings and ideas with people who we think might be interested. If it’s hard, it’s because we make it hard. Let’s make it easy instead. The One Page Dissemination Plan At the bottom of this post you’ll find both a link to a Canva template and fillable […]
How to make a mood board with Canva.
Mood boards can be really useful design tools, especially early in the design process. In today’s post I will give you guidance on how to create your own mood boards using Canva’s whiteboard feature. I have actually written a guide on creating report mood boards in a past blog post. As much as I think […]
3 Common Report Mistakes that Waste Data
Have you ever heard of the last mile problem? It’s a concept that gets talked about a lot in discussions about supply chains and transportation services. But I also believe it applies to evaluation. The general idea is that the last leg of a journey is the most complex. For instance, in areas with good […]
How to create bar graphs in Canva – 5 ways
Trying to create a bar graph using Canva? Do you create the bar chart inside Canva, copy it in from Excel, or some other way? I have a few suggestions. In today’s post: How to create bar charts in Canva using… But first, let’s talk about the Data I’ll be using for this tutorial. The […]
How to create logic models and theory of change using Canva.
So by now, you might have guessed that I really like Canva. Usually I consider myself to be software agnostic. I’m always on the lookout for the best tool for the job. But the thing is, now-a-days, I find that I’m just almost always in Canva. It’s just made my designer life that much easier […]
Cartoon Infographic: Inside Big Bird
Comics can really make great infographics. Today’s inspiration was found in the book, Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal. About the Infographic This is a comic drawn by Caroll Spinney, the performer of Big Bird, as a holiday greeting to his friends. It’s well drawn but also provides a good deal of information. Here are […]
Conflict in Israel & Gaza by the numbers
What happened in Israel on October 7, 2023 was an inexcusable terror attack, as is the current hostage situation. What is currently happening in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis, or rather, a continuation/escalation of a humanitarian crisis. Both things can be true. The numbers I share in today’s blog post were pulled from UNRWA situation […]