Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 2: Roshaan Khan: How To Make Stunning Data Visualizations
Apr 14, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Roshaan Khan, a Tableau Savant and featured artist of 2020, dives into the art of data visualization. He discusses his viral Google Trends visualization, emphasizing the impact of community engagement. Roshaan shares tips on using Tableau versus Power BI, the importance of simplicity in design, and the power of personal projects. He also reflects on balancing work and family while fostering a supportive online community. Expect insightful anecdotes and strategies for making stunning visuals that resonate.
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Viral Visualization Attribution
- Roshaan learned that his viral visualization spread widely because many people tagged him on LinkedIn posts.
- This grassroots attribution restored his faith in people's respect for creators.
Joy Plot Visualization Explained
- Joy plots visualize multiple time series as overlapping or stacked area charts showing trends.
- Roshaan's version avoids overlap to make individual search trends clearer over 2020.
Tableau's Visualization Strength
- Use Tableau for intuitive, drag-and-drop data visualization with rich chart libraries.
- It supports custom advanced visualizations and has a vibrant global community for inspiration.
