Introducing Data Visualisation

• Show don’t tell: the psychology behind visual content.
• The importance of impact: what we mean by "the sweet spot"; what are you telling me, why are you telling me now and why this way
• The vital significance of headlines: why “business as usual” or “man does job” is not an infographic title
• Timeliness, relevance, exclusivity and what it means to you

Data Visualisation Case Studies & Examples

• Evaluate examples of the cutting edge of data visualisation and interactive story-telling
• Thinking fast and slow: how audiences consume data
• Fast do’s and don’ts: benefit of a reduced colour palette, less words more readers, knowing when to stop

Producing Data Visualisations

• Waterfall vs Agile methodologies
• “Diving thirds”, the hero stat and what colours mean
• Why the five act play is the perfect structure for your infographic

Software & Tools

• Which design software/tool is best for you?
• Choosing the best coding tools
• Handling data: which tools to use

Exercises Throughout The Session

• Infographic critiques
• Group infographic-building
• Building in creative teams
• "Everyone needs an editor"