storytelling with data podcast

storytelling with data podcast: #77 creativity with data, a chat with Alli Torban

May 23, 2024

Information designer Alli Torban discusses creativity with data on the podcast. She believes creativity is about generating new or remixing existing ideas in a useful way. The podcast explores techniques to overcome mental blocks, find inspiration, and foster creativity in data visualization projects.

42:29

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Alli Torban

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Quick takeaways

Creativity is not just art but the ability to generate new ideas effectively.

Tailoring creative ideas to match the context enhances presentation and project effectiveness.

Deep dives

Cultivating Creativity Through Small Steps

Creativity is a journey that involves taking small steps to cultivate and care for it. By focusing on mini-C creative acts, little-C creativity, and pro-C creativity, individuals can gradually enhance their creative skills. The goal is not to aim for big-C creativity like Einstein but to progress through achievable steps.

Strategies for Creativity and Effective Communication of Ideas in Data Visualization

04:16

X-Raying a Visualization

04:40

Exploring Creativity in Data Visualization

01:44

Introduction

2min

Journey from Data Analyst to Data Visualization Designer

19min

Exploring Data Simplification and Visual Metaphors

2min

Fostering Creativity and Overcoming Mental Blocks

15min

Exploring Creativity Through the Bad Gifts Exercise

2min

Analyzing and Critiquing Bad Graphs in Data Visualization

3min

Data storyteller Alex talks with information designer Alli Torban about her new book, Chart Spark. Alli believes that creativity isn’t a synonym for art; instead, it’s the ability to generate new ideas or remix existing ideas in a useful way. When you learn to harness that creativity, you can develop new approaches to create more impactful data communications. Tune in to discover helpful prompts and strategies that will help you push past a mental block when you aren’t sure how to visualize your data and capture inspiration for the next time you need a creative idea.

Listening time 42:28 | related links:

Follow Alli: website | podcast | LinkedIn | Twitter
sChart Spark: https://www.chartsparkbook.com/
SWD live event: http://storytellingwithdata.com/exploreexplain
Flatten the curve: https://x.com/drewaharris/status/1233267475036372992?lang=en
Alli’s tessellation viz: https://www.allitorban.com/home/work4

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