DiY Data Design

Are you an aspiring data designer? Join us!

There is so much more to modern 21st century reporting than just creating better charts and pdf reports. Join me (and a group of your peers) as we talk about the other skills you need to be a successful modern data person.

Because what good is an awesome chart if nobody ever sees it?

Here is what we’ll cover.

Creative Reporting – because you have to get creative to reach different people across different platforms.
Content Strategy – because if you really want to reach a specific group of stakeholders, you need to be intentional and understand how the web works.
UX/UI Design – because if you are trying to share access to something bigger than can fit on a page, you need to understand interface design and how real people use the web.
Digital Evaluation – because if you are not evaluating, you are just guessing what people want and that what you are doing is working.

The workshop will meet live weekly, with every lesson recorded. Each week we’ll take on a new topic from one of 4 distinct themes.

Theme 1. Creative Reporting – Escaping the standard downloadable PDF report rut.

Example topics include:

Infographics
Social Media Illustration
Video Reports
Slide Docs
Multimedia Reports
Vector Design Software

Theme 2. Content Strategy – Reaching beyond the usual audience.

Example topics include:

Content Strategy 101
Audience Avatars
Marketing Funnels
Splash Model Dissemination
External Analytics
Email Newsletters

Theme 3. UX/UI Design – Making more data, less complicated.

Example topics include:

UX/UI
One Filter Dashboards
Report Automation
Interactive Visualization
Automated Explanations
Tableau Design

Theme 4. Digital Evaluation – Determining what works so you can do better.

Example topics include:

Google Analytics
Social Media Insights
Funnel Analytics
Keyword Analytics
Backlink Evaluation
User Experience Evaluation

Interested?

The workshop is live! We launched in early September and have an amazing group of workshop participants.

Join us!

*Up and Running. For the first few months I have special deal. Take a chance on the workshop, commit to a year, and I’ll give you an extra $100 off.*

Join US! ($100 Off)

FAQS

How the workshop will be structured.

We will meet live on Zoom for an hour, 4 times each month. Each session will focus on a different subtopic from one of the four themes. You can expect 30-45 minutes of content with the rest of the time reserved for questions/conversation. Every session will be recorded and available to watch later.

DiY Data Design workshop goals. "I joined to learn some new software and methods. But I think I get the most value from directly connecting with data people just like me."

What you will learn.

The goal for the workshop is to teach all the little things you need to know to improve your 21st century reporting skills.

This will include:

Introductions to new design software and tools.
Instruction on practical creative processes and methods.
Opportunities to practice new skills and present your work.
Direct support as you work to improve your skills.

DiY Data Design workshop goals. "I joined because I was overwhelmed by all the stuff I didn't know. But Chris has a way of breaking things into small pieces, making all these new methods feel accessible."

How much will the workshop cost?

The workshop has a buffet style all-you-can-learn pricing model. The price is based on the length of your commitment. No matter the length you choose, you get access to all live webinars and recorded sessions.

3 months: $199
6 months: $349 (includes a single 1 on 1 coaching call with Chris)
12 months: $499 (includes two 1 on 1 coaching calls with Chris)

What if I enroll and don’t like learning from you?

Let me know within 30 days and I’ll refund your enrollment.

DiY Data Design workshop goals. "I feel pretty confident with my data design skills. But in my org I am the only one who does this stuff. I joined for the thought partners and peers. It's nice to know that I'm not the only person trying to innovate and facing so much resistance."

Will you offer scholarships for…?

Yes. Scholarships will be available and will vary based on need.

To apply for a scholarship, send me an email with the subject line “DiY Data Design Scholarship.” Then tell me a little bit about yourself, your situation, and what you hope to get out of the workshop.

So who should join?

In short, the people who want to go beyond creating better charts but who don’t feel like diving into code.

Examples:

The non-profit data person who doesn’t just have to “write reports” but find a way to communicate that data to an incredibly diverse virtual audience.
The public health worker who creates data dashboards but has no clue if anyone uses them or if there is anything they could do to make them better.
The evaluation capacity building team member who finds that all their work that used to be in-person is now virtual, and it might not be as short-term as they first thought.
The researcher who is not content writing an amazing paper or report only to have it fade into obscurity the minute it hits the web.
The independent data consultant who is overwhelmed by the number of software tools and methods they need to learn to effectively do their job.
The data person who wants to learn more about graphic design and web design tools.

21st century reporting is not about one thing, but a ton of little things.

Interested?

The workshop is live! We launched in early September and have an amazing group of workshop participants.

Join us!

*Up and Running. For the first few months I have special deal. Take a chance on the workshop, commit to a year, and I’ll give you an extra $100 off.*

Join US! ($100 Off)