Proportion Plots
Proportion plots help us compare the share of a population between two metrics. It uses length on the left and right side of the chart and connects the lengths by a band in the middle that swoops a lot if there is disproportionality and stays pretty even if the...
Decolonizing Data Viz
What is Data Visualization? A visual representation ofquantitative or qualitative data. so says Stephanie Evergreen. The strength of this definition is that it is so broad, lots of things fit under its umbrella. But perhaps that is also its weakness because it leaves...
How to Avoid Making THAT MAP (and Other Mistakes Graphing Census Data)
My hot take: Let’s pair a new Census with coronavirus vaccine distribution. A door-to-door campaign. Because Census workers are usually local and trusted and skilled at finding and counting people without doors, too. No doubt, despite the likely incomplete data...
Communicating Data is About Handling Egos and Emotions
Behind every furrowed brow and annoying question about your slide is someone’s ego getting dinged. People don’t like their egos dinged. This tiny bit of emotional intelligence will give you massive insight into how to handle tough data communication...
So What?
In the introduction to our dataviz workshop at a Fortune 50, the Chief Operating Officer told the room of his employees that he was looking forward to seeing their work improve as a result of what they learned with us. Because, he said, what they wanted to see on the...
@jesswade: i *love* the new @nounproject ‘redefining women’ icon collection !
they’re all in the public domain, so you can use the graphics for whatever you like, royalty-free. 😃
explore: https://t.co/7X1LhGaE5b https://t.co/eMHLts6YeU
In one week (!) we'll open enrollment to our Graph Guides program. Invites will be sent to people on the wait list, so sign up at the link in my bio. Join the small and mighty Cohort 3 and- Working up some thoughts on vaccine viz for a new client. My brain works so much faster and clearer when I sketch first. #evergreensketch
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- Our year-long Graph Guides program is now open to the wait list. Check your inbox! Only 12 seats. It isn't too late to join the wait list. Check the link in my bio.
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