Data Visualization: Storytelling

Learn the keys to telling a story with data from data visualization expert Bill Shander.

Introduction

• The art of storytelling

1. Why Storytelling?

• Humans are wired for story
• Data storytelling is essential, except when it isn't
• Using story even when you don't

2. Story Structure

• The KWYs
• Story components
• Finding the story in your data
• Outlining your story
• Use your words
• Sketching ideas

3. Story Mechanisms

• Change over time
• Linear logic
• Flow diagrams
• Compare and contrast
• Progressive depth
• Personalization
• Text

4. Final Touches

• Labeling
• Eye candy
• Repetition and redundancy
• Relatability
• Don't be afraid of complexity

Conclusion

• Next steps