storytelling with data podcast

storytelling with data podcast: #78 Visualize This with Nathan Yau

Jun 10, 2024

Join Cole in a chat with Nathan Yau, founder of FlowingData. They discuss his journey in data visualization, the inception of FlowingData, and the impact of his books. Dive into the creative process of visualizing data, importance of asking questions, and the iterative nature of data analysis and visualization.

51:25

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Nathan Yau

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Quick takeaways

Nathan evolved in writing style from 1st to 2nd book due to life experiences.

Parenting affects time management shown through data analysis of American Time Use Survey.

Deep dives

Changes in Writing Style and Content in Second Edition of Visualize This

Nathan talks about the differences in his writing style and content between the first and second editions of his book, highlighting how his experiences, responsibilities, and perspectives have evolved over time. He mentions that the second edition is more coherent and refined, reflecting his clearer thoughts and more refined processes after years of working with data and visualization. He describes how his new life stage, with responsibilities like having kids, has deeply influenced his perspectives and priorities.

Intro

2min

Evolution of Data Visualization Journey

8min

Reflections on Data Visualization Process and Book Content

15min

Exploring Skewed Distributions and Individual Data Points through Simulations

2min

Exploring New and Effective Graph Types for Data Visualization

4min

Exploring Data Visualization Tools for Creativity

5min

Iterative Data Visualization Process and Personal Reflections

14min

Exploring the Evolution of Data Visualization and Creativity

2min

Join Cole as she chats with Nathan Yau, founder of FlowingData and author of Visualize This and Data Points. Nathan shares his journey from grad school at UCLA to becoming a renowned figure in data visualization. They discuss the evolution of his work, the inception of FlowingData, and the impact of his books on the field. Dive deep into the creative process behind visualizing data, the importance of asking questions, and the iterative nature of both data analysis and visualization.

Listening time 51:25 | related links:

Follow Nathan: flowingdata.com | LinkedIn | Twitter
Buy Nathan’s new book! Visualize This, 2nd edition
Book: Exploratory Data Analysis (Tukey)
Interactive visual: How Americans Spend Their Day
Blog post: How You Will Die
Blog post: Ebb and Flow of Box Office Receipts (steam graph)
Online to do list: Remember The Milk

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