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Elements of Data Visualization and Design

Elements of Data Visualization and Design

This webinar occurred September 24, 2024

Webinar Resources 

This session will introduce basic data visualization and design elements based on best practices from current visualization research. Participants will be introduced to a story-based design method that emphasizes the target audience’s information needs to create effective data visualizations. Tools for color, chart selection and accessibility will be presented and participants will gain practice doing a visualization ‘makeover’.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Participants will be able to identify the key steps in creating a data-informed visualization
  • Participants will have increased confidence in choosing the right chart or graphic to effectively display data
  • Participants will be familiar with basic design principles that enhance comprehension and accommodate accessibility needs

This session is part of the 12 Months to Better Library Data Webinar Series, made possible by funding from the Mellon Foundation.

Instructor:

Amanda Johnson
Co-Founder, Alliance Research & Training

Amanda Johnson started her journey in libraries over 10 years ago and has since worked in academic, public, and state government environments. Starting out she spent many years on public service desks, leading programs and helping community members find and use information. These daily interactions led Amanda to pursue her interest in building skills and strategies to help libraries uncover community needs, develop effective services, and demonstrate value to all levels of stakeholders. Amanda is the co-founder of Alliance Research & Training which provides support to libraries to grow their services, resources, and boost staff capacity to meet the changing needs of their communities