So how do you waste data? I’ve decided to start the year by really digging into my own report design process. My hope is to eventually create a set of tools that can be used to help guide the …
Because Evidence Matters
I spent a large portion of yesterday writing a blog post that I don’t think I will ever publish. It started with a chat about creative burnout and then kind of went off the rails a bit. Truth …
Attending a conference? Do this.
I'm writing this at the start of the American Evaluation Association's national conference. Unfortunately it's another year that I won't be attending. But I want to pass some advice to all of you …
Formstorming Charts, Graphs, and Illustrations
You want to know the secret to improving the quality of your charts, graphs, and illustrations? It's simple. Create more than one chart, graph, or illustration. Then pick the best one. Or, in …
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Is your report too wordy? Don’t do this.
Have you been told your report is too wordy? Or maybe you received input that your report was "too long" or "not reader friendly." And then perhaps you were given the advice, "make it …
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How to Use Icons in Reports
Icons can be a really easy and effective way to illustrate reports and visualize qualitative data. In this post I'll share some examples, give you some icon use tips, and talk about some specific …