Data Visualisation in the Health and Care Sector

Overview

This workshop will be presented by best-selling author and data-designer David McCandless, founder of Information is Beautiful. It will offer you training on this concept-driven process and method for creating successful graphics and data-visuals.

You can expect to learn:

• Concepting and the generation of solid, interesting ideas ripe for visualisation and infographics

• Creation, selecion and execution of appropriate & effective visualisations

• Designing and beautifying charts & diagrams

• Core principles of data-storytelling

And be broadly introduced to:

• How to use dataviz as a lens for communicating ideas and stories

• The many new methods and approaches for visualising data

• The best current tools alongside optimal choices & practices

Intended Audience

Any experience level is welcome. Attendees will break into virtual breakout rooms to do creative exercises, alongside solo work.

This series will be useful if you’re:

• Translating written reports, research & messaging into visual graphics

• Wanting to understand data journalism and story-telling with data

• A words and ideas person looking to translate concepts into design language

• A visual / design thinker wanting to expand your approach to include data

• A data / code practitioner looking to improve aesthetics and conceptual prowess