Data Literacy and the Role of the Visualization Designer

Explore the critical role of data visualization designers in enhancing data literacy during this VizTIG seminar. Delve into the complexities of creating effective data visualizations, drawing from experiences at the Imperial College London's data observatory. Learn about key aspects such as simplicity, interactivity, accuracy, and clarity, while considering aesthetics and visual appeal. Examine real-world examples, including the London Underground map, to understand how visualizations impact data comprehension. Address challenges in data literacy, including colorblind awareness and misleading statistics. Discover industry expectations, data storytelling techniques, and the importance of consistency in design. Gain insights into immersive environments, EEG applications, and space-related visualizations. Understand the five key aspects of effective data visualization and explore various tools and techniques used in the field.

Intro
Data literacy
Data comprehension
London Underground
How visualizations are productive
Consistency
Examples
Challenges
Data visualizations
Colorblind awareness
Misleading statistics
Fake news
Challenges in data literacy
Industry expectations
Data stories
Sales funnel
Reporting
Data Observatory
EEG
Space
Five key aspects
Example from the tools
Role of the visualization designer
Questions
Immersive environment
Data literacy and visualization