Data Viz Today 90: How to Come Up with Creative Ideas
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Dec 5, 2023 The host introduces their new book on enhancing creativity for information designers. They discuss the process of redesigning a library receipt and generating ideas. They apply a prompt to find a meaningful data story about a library's cost-saving impact. They explore creating a visual representation of a library's floor plan based on checkout history. The chapter emphasizes embracing experimentation to refine and improve ideas.
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Boosting Creativity
- Use creativity prompts and techniques to boost your creative thinking.
- Ali Torben's book, "Chart Spark," offers such prompts and techniques.
Library Receipt Challenge
- Ali Torben discusses her attempt to redesign a library receipt.
- She questions its effectiveness in encouraging library visits.
Brainstorming Process
- Brainstorming involves three phases: ideate, rest and feedback, and execute.
- Ali Torben applies this process to redesigning the library receipt.