Amy Esselman Amy Esselman

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.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

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.

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Simon Rowe Simon Rowe

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.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

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.

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Alex Velez Alex Velez

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.

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Alex Velez Alex Velez

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.

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Mike Cisneros & Amanda Makulec Mike Cisneros & Amanda Makulec

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.

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