mind the gap: how to represent partial data
When sharing data for an incomplete reporting period, being deliberate about context will avoid confusion. Read how to take care to differentiate between complete and incomplete information with thoughtful design changes.
celebrating a decade of storytelling with data
The 10th anniversary edition of storytelling with data is here—with refreshed examples, new insights, and a live celebration event you won’t want to miss!
when bars win—and when lines do
Bars and lines may seem simple—but knowing when to use which is where the magic happens. See two makeovers from our new book that reveal how design choices can sharpen your message.
when decluttering isn’t enough
Decluttering a visual is an important first step—but it’s not the last. In this post, we explore how refining beyond redundant elements and default settings can reveal the real story your data is trying to tell.
calling all superfans…
Introducing a special superfan program to help promote the 10th anniversary edition of storytelling with data. Join the team and earn exclusive perks.
the audience will tell you
When communicating data, your audience decides how to show your data. See how this core principle helps Alex design one of the makeovers from storytelling with data: before & after.
what happened when my dad picked up “before & after”
I didn’t expect my dad—who never reads for fun—to tackle even a single chapter of our new book. But when he did, what he saw in those graphs and in our work surprised us both.
limit the minutes and let the slides slide
Fewer slides doesn’t automatically lead to shorter presentations. Unfortunately, imposing a slide restriction can actually encourage dense and confusing slides. Try to prioritize minutes and not slide count.
dashboards that deliver: a special #SWDchallenge
Dashboards evolve as user needs change, so revisions happen in the real world. This month, the teams behind the upcoming books Dashboards That Deliver and storytelling with data: before & after invite you to revisit an old dashboard that could use a refresh and refocus.