Learn the art and science, the theory and practical hands-on tactics of creating compelling communications experiences based on surveys, scientific research, public or proprietary data sources.
Join Bill Shander, Lynda.com’s data visualization expert and top-rated workshop presenter, as he walks through two days of curriculum specially designed for different members of your team. Space is limited (the event is restricted to 30 people) – which means you have a lot of access to Bill’s expertise. In this very hands-on practical and intimate setting, you will get to do the work, not listen to lectures all day.
Day 1 – Infographics and Data Visualization Fundamentals
In individual and team exercises, you will work your way up from basic visual thinking exercises to creating full outlines and plans for static and/or interactive infographics. You will practice converting abstract ideas and data into visuals, allowing you to conceptualize and produce a complete infographic that could be handed to a designer for collaboration and execution.
Learn:
- Strategies for creating memorable and effective infographics for your organization
- How to think about data and the visual communication of data
- About information hierarchy and data visualization best practices
- The neuroscience and psychology behind how your audience will receive your infographics
- About research into best practices for data design and communications
Day 2 – Mastering Data Communications
All day will be devoted to creating a live infographic, from beginning to end, from data to concept to design. We will conceptualize an infographic as a group, based on a raw data set, eventually creating a prototype infographic by the end of the day.
Learn:
- Exploring your data visually
- Basic data analysis and cleanup tasks
- Picking the right chart for your data
- Working with (and visualizing) more complex data sets
- Exploration of a variety of visualization tools
- Storytelling with data
22-23 September
This event is in partnership with our friends at 3Degrees Asia, who you can contact for registration information.