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#JAGUnity2014: DataViz for Philanthropists! Tips, Tools, and How-Tos for Communicating Better with Charts
This document provides an overview of best practices in data visualization for philanthropists, including tips for effective chart design and the importance of clarity. Key steps in the design process emphasize reducing clutter, directly labeling data, and utilizing color effectively to highlight findings. It also suggests various sharing methods, tools, and resources for improving data visualization skills.
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#JAGUnity2014: DataViz for Philanthropists! Tips, Tools, and How-Tos for Communicating Better with Charts
- 1. DataViz Johanna Morariu Ann K.Emery for Philanthropists @j_morariu @annkemery
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- 3. charts & graphsinfographics diagramspictures maps Ready AimFire
- 4. A State-based HealthcareFunder
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- 9. Dataviz Design Process 1 Reducethe clutter2 3 4 Directly label Emphasize key findings with color Summarize your story in the title5 Select your story 6 7 Are you doing it right? Share
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- 11. Select your story Whichchart is best for my data? 1
- 12. Select your story Explorepreliminary patterns by doodling on paper 1
- 13. Select your story Explorepreliminary patterns by doodling on paper 1
- 14. Select your story Surroundyourself with charts 1
- 15. 1 Reduce theclutter Remove or reduce the border, grid lines, and tick marks 2 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
- 16. Directly label Lose thelegend—place details right next to the data 3 DC Maryland Virginia Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 DC Maryland Virginia Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
- 17. 1 Emphasize keyfindings with color Choose a custom color palette—no default colors 4
- 18. 1 Emphasize keyfindings with color Guide the reader’s eye with your action color 4
- 19. Summarize your storyin the title Add captions or annotations when more details are needed 5
- 20. Are you doingit right? The Squint Test 6
- 21. What does this chartmean to you? Are you doing it right? The Significant Other Test 6
- 22. Are you doingit right? Data Visualization Checklist 6
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- 24. Sharing: Reports Aim forbrevity and variety 7
- 25. Sharing: Presentations Storyboarding toexplain one piece at a time 7
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- 27. Sharing: Handouts Emphasize yourmost important chart 7
- 28. Sharing: Snapshots One-page highlightsfor each grantee 7
- 29. Sharing: Twitter Photos forcontext; 2:1 aspect ratio 7
- 30. 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 4060 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 Sharing: Dashboards Group charts thematically 7
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- 36. Social network maps NodeXLtutorial: slideshare.net/j_morariu #JAGUnity2014 86 tweets by 50 tweeters #JAGUnity2014 86 tweets by 50 tweeters
- 37. Social network maps NodeXLtutorial: slideshare.net/j_morariu #JAGUnity2014 86 tweets by 50 tweeters @EPIPnational
- 38. Social network maps NodeXLtutorial: slideshare.net/j_morariu
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- 41. thumbsupviz.com & @thumbsupviz Tumblrgallery of great charts
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- 44. Build Capacity &Skills
- 45. Use the RightDataviz Tool
- 46. DataViz Johanna Morariu Ann K.Emery for Philanthropists @j_morariu @annkemery