Working with numbers isn’t usually considered sexy, but you can change that by learning more about data storytelling. These tips can help you to create beautiful and educational designs. Show off your newfound skills with Visme: https://www.visme.co/make-infographics/ --- In this video, Mike Ploger will dive into five helpful data storytelling tips that show you how to create better and more persuasive data visualizations. You’ll also find out how our brains process visuals and how you can use these principles to improve your charts and graphs. A few of these data storytelling tips include: - Our eyes don't follow a specific order, so you need to create that order. - Our eyes first focus on what stands out, so be intentional with your focal point. - Our eyes can only handle a few things at once, so don't overcrowd your design. And a few more. Watch the video to find out even more about data storytelling! Then get started putting your story into your own designs. Create an infographic or a presentation that shows off everything you learned in this video: https://dashboard.visme.co/login To learn even more about data storytelling tips and techniques, visit our blog: https://visme.co/blog/data-storytelling-tips/ Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentdykes/2016/03/31/data-storytelling-the-essential-data-science-skill-everyone-needs/#302b650bf0c8 https://www.prisonpolicy.org/ http://www.goodchartsbook.com/ http://www.storytellingwithdata.com/ http://www.thefunctionalart.com/

Moving on to Episode 5 where I dig into the types and process of visualizing your data to create persuasive charts and graphs for infographics. Last episode I showed you how to design, choose colors and how to frame your infographics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EwDNokZvCE now we get into data visualization with Charts & Graphs. Topics I cover in this episode include: - Resisting the urge to immediately choose a chart - The four types of charts - Consulting for context before you start creating charts - Who is your audience? - What do you want your audience to know? - What setting can the charts be used in? - How can you use your data to make a point? - Defining the focus of the graphic and story you want to tell. - State your unique point of view - Define what is at stake - Using physical markers, pencils and paper to story board your idea - Refine your chart by decluttering - Limiting use of colors in charts - Staying away from chart gridlines and borders - Limiting eye movement from one end of the chart to another Downloadable Links and referenced assets. http://blog.visme.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/What-is-an-Infographic-The-Four-Type-of-Charts-1.png https://blog.crazyegg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/what-to-show-chart1.jpg]