DiY Data Design (AKA freshspectrum Pro)

Are you ready to grow your modern information design skills? Join us!

There is so much more to modern information design than just creating better charts and cleaner pdf reports. Join me (and a group of your peers) as we talk about the other skills you need to be a successful modern information designer.

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

The workshop meets live every Wednesday (4 times a month) at 3PM Eastern Time. Every single lesson is recorded.

A workshop of workshops.

Where other workshops go deep, this workshop goes wide. Every session is designed to be like it’s own self-contained mini workshop. We’ll talk about all sorts of subtopics related to creative reporting, digital evaluation, content strategy, UX/UI design, and data visualization.

You should join if…

• collecting, analyzing, or reporting data is part of your day to day job;
• you want learn relevant 21st century digital world skills;
• you are looking for introductions to new design software and tools;
• you would like opportunities to practice new skills and present your work;
• you desire direct support as you work to improve your information design skillset;
• you would like practical instruction on creative processes and methods;
• you would like to learn alongside and network with a community of peers.

How the workshop is structured.

We meet live on Zoom for an hour, 4 times each month. Right now, that day and time is Wednesday at 3PM Eastern. As enrollment increases, I may add additional sessions to reach more time zones.

Each session focuses on a different topic. You can expect 20-40 minutes of content with the rest of the time reserved for questions/conversation. The content part is recorded, the questions and conversation is not, which allows for easier conversation.

Some of the many topics I plan to cover through the life of this workshop.

• Creative Reporting
• Content Strategy
• UX/UI Design
• Digital Evaluation
• Infographics
• Social Media Illustration
• Video Reports
• Slide Docs
• Multimedia Reports
• Vector Design Software
• Audience Avatars
• Marketing Funnels
• Splash Model Dissemination
• External Analytics
• Email Newsletters
• One Filter Dashboards
• Report Automation
• Interactive Visualization
• Automated Explanations
• Tableau Design
• Google Analytics
• Social Media Insights
• Funnel Analytics
• Keyword Analytics
• Backlink Evaluation
• User Experience Evaluation
• [And MORE]

What you get.

• All live workshop sessions (4/month)
• All recorded workshop sessions.
• Access to our private workshop Circle community.
• A growing collection of self-paced modules.

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FAQS

Do I get access to past sessions that occurred before I joined?

Yes, you get access to every single session from the past and any live session that occurs while you are registered.

What will I learn again?

The goal for the workshop is to teach all the little things you need to know to improve your modern information design 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.

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.

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.