The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization

Randy Krum on Why Most Charts Suck and More Deadly Data Viz Sins

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Randy Krum, data viz extraordinaire, talks about the tyranny of the visualization default, the differences between data visualizations for discovery and communication, and why we shouldn't always use colors on everything!

He also talks about building on templates, the problems with numbers, and the scale of visual perception.

To finish off, we get some insight into Randy’s three keys of good data viz; making your charts understandable, memorable, and actionable!

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn…
  • The real job of a data visualization designer.
  • Why most charts suck!
  • The value and power of data story arcs. 
  • Randy’s three keys to good data viz!


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