Data Viz Today
Alli Torban
Helping you become a more effective information designer.
You want to create effective data visualizations. That's hard work. There are so many decisions to make, like chart type, annotations, and color!
Will this podcast help?
Host and fellow data viz designer Alli Torban is in the trenches with you. She shares the latest tools and methods that she's discovered while on the job and interviewing top designers.
If you're an analyst, journalist, or designer who wants to hone your skills with specific tactics, then this show could be just what you need.
You want to create effective data visualizations. That's hard work. There are so many decisions to make, like chart type, annotations, and color!
Will this podcast help?
Host and fellow data viz designer Alli Torban is in the trenches with you. She shares the latest tools and methods that she's discovered while on the job and interviewing top designers.
If you're an analyst, journalist, or designer who wants to hone your skills with specific tactics, then this show could be just what you need.
Episodes
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Jul 17, 2018 • 12min
21: How to Gain Insights by Identifying Intervals in Your Line Chart - Featured Data Visualization by Ben Jones
How can segmenting your line chart into intervals help you gain insights into your data? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can visually break up your line chart into intervals as a way to quickly see your data from a different perspective. Example questions you could answer: Which marketing campaign had the greatest effect on sales? Does varying the basketball shot clock length change how many points are scored? Featured data visualization by Ben Jones perfectly models how this technique can visually communicate a relationship between two metrics. Show Notes Ben's Website Ben's Twitter Data Viz Today Twitter
Jul 10, 2018 • 12min
20: How to Use Isochrone Maps for Art or Advanced Analysis - Featured Data Visualization by Topi Tjukanov
What are isochrone maps and how can you use them for advanced analysis or data art? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can create and use isochrones for personal or work challenges. Featured data visualization project by Topi Tjukanov perfectly models how isochrones can bring out interesting insights. Show Notes Topi's Website Topi's Twitter Data Viz Today Twitter
Jul 3, 2018 • 6min
19: [Mini] How to See Your Data Viz With Fresh Eyes
How can you see your data viz with fresh eyes? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can view your work from a new perspective when you're short on time! Show Notes Download the Printable Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
Jun 26, 2018 • 14min
18: How to Start a Passion Project That Hones Your Skills & Opens New Doors - Featured Data Visualization by Amy Cesal
How can you start your own data viz passion project that hones your skills and opens the door to new opportunities? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways you can find and execute a passion project that brings you joy and growth. Featured data visualization project by Amy Cesal perfectly models how a passion project can be fun, bring new opportunities, and grow your skills! Show Notes Amy's Website Amy's Twitter Data Viz Today's Twitter
Jun 19, 2018 • 11min
17: 3 Ways to Amp-Up Your Scatter Plot! Featured Data Visualization by Maarten Lambrechts
How can you take your scatter plot to the next level? Host Alli Torban dives into 3 ways you can layer onto a scatter plot to enhance your reader's understanding of the data. Show Notes Maarten's Website Maarten's Twitter Data Viz Today's Twitter
Jun 12, 2018 • 14min
16: How to Persuade & Set Goals Using Simulations - Featured Data Visualization by Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee
How can visualizations help people make decisions and set goals? Use a simulation/what-if analysis and visualize the results! Host Alli Torban dives into why simulations are so powerful in persuading people and how to know if your client could benefit from a what-if visualization! Show notes Gabrielle's Website Gabrielle's Twitter Data Viz Today Twitter
Jun 5, 2018 • 15min
15: 3 Things I Learned From The Economist Data Team - Featured Data Visualization by The Economist Data Team
What can we learn from the top-notch Data Team at the Economist? Host Alli Torban dives into the 3 things that she learned from their team as they put together their predictive model for the U.S. midterm elections. (Hint: the complexities of predictive model building, visualizing uncertainty, and annotations!) Shownotes The Economist's Midterm Election Predictive Model Follow The Economist's Data Team on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
May 22, 2018 • 14min
14: How to Use Visual Metaphor to Evoke Emotion - Featured Data Visualization by Valentina D'Efilippo
How can you use visual metaphor to evoke emotion? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways to find a visual metaphor that's right for your data. Featured data viz by Valentina D'Efilippo models how to use visual metaphor to create a beautiful, meaningful, and memorable data viz. Shownotes Valentina's Website Follow Valentina on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
May 15, 2018 • 11min
13: How to Enhance Your Portfolio with Maps - Featured Data Visualization by Hyemi Song
How can you enhance your portfolio with maps? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways to get started making your own maps! Featured data viz by Hyemi Song models how to use a beautifully styled map to show emerging spatial patterns. Course: "Make Your First Custom Map in Under 30 Minutes" Show Notes Hyemi's Website Follow Hyemi on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
May 8, 2018 • 15min
12: How to Encourage Exploration Without Interactivity - Featured Data Visualization by Krisztina Szucs
How can you encourage a reader to explore your data visualization without adding any interactivity? Host Alli Torban dives into specific ways to make an exploratory static data viz - no coding necessary! Featured viz by Krisztina Szucs models how to encourage exploration by visualizing the rating and profit of past box office hits. Show Notes Krisztina's Website Follow Krisztina on Twitter Follow Data Viz Today on Twitter
