Follow the Yellow Brick Road - What the Wizard of Oz Can Teach You

Explore the art of storytelling with data in this captivating conference talk from ODSC WEST 2015. Learn how to leverage the power of narrative to make your data resonate with audiences, drawing inspiration from the Wizard of Oz. Discover practical tips for creating compelling data visualizations, including scatter plots, line graphs, slope graphs, and bar charts. Delve into Gestalt principles, information visualization perception, and the effective use of contrast and color in data presentation. Gain insights from Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, a renowned expert in data storytelling, as she shares lessons from her book and workshops. Leave equipped with strategies to enhance your data communication skills and create impactful visual narratives that engage and inform your audience.

Introduction
Coles presentation
Story
Lesson Overview
Explanation
Scenario
Data Visualizations
Scatter Plots
Line Graph
Slope Graph
Bar Chart
Pi Chart
Not Pi Chart
Types of Visuals
Example
Gestalt Principles
Proximity
Similarity
Enclosure
Closure
Questioning
Continuity
Continuous Lines
Connector Property
Information Visualization Perception
Contrast
Clutter
Visual Perception
Preattentive Attributes in Action
Visualizing Data
Creative Attributes
Eye Test
Power of Contrast
Tension
Colorful
Use color thoughtfully
Color spectrum
Brand colors
Colors in culture
Color blindness
Data points