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 […]
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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 […]
Halloween Evaluation Comics 2023
Time for yet another halloween evaluation comic post. Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments. Scope Creep This one inspired by Kasey Valente. Halloween comic idea- something to do with “scope creep”…. I was writing about scope creep this week and kept visualising creep as a halloween monster of sorts. Whatever you do, don’t fall […]
The 3 things you need to become a better data designer (not one is about tech).
Do you want to improve your data visualization design and reporting skills? Stop worrying about technology. The technology part of data visualization design has gotten easier and easier over the 15 years I’ve been designing and teaching design. If you are driven, with a few hours and a YouTube tutorial or two, you can figure […]